2009 Chateau Pavie
Red Bordeaux Blend
France / Bordeaux / Medoc / Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
WINEMAKER NOTES
2009 Chateau Pavie – A Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Masterpiece
The 2009 Chateau Pavie is a benchmark Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, capturing the power and elegance of this esteemed Bordeaux estate. With its impeccable structure and aging potential, this vintage stands among the finest ever produced by Château Pavie.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of blackberry compote, blueberries, and liquorice lead to layers of cedar, graphite, and spiced mocha. The palate is opulent and full-bodied, featuring rich flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, and truffle. Velvety tannins and seamless acidity provide a long, lingering finish.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
Château Pavie, classified as a **Premier Grand Cru Classé A**, is known for its meticulous vineyard management and traditional Bordeaux craftsmanship. The 2009 vintage is a blend of **70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon**, aged for 20-24 months in 100% new French oak barrels. The vineyard’s **limestone and clay soils** contribute to the wine’s intensity and depth.
Investment & Collectibility
The 2009 Château Pavie is a top-tier investment wine, recognized for its remarkable structure and longevity. With its exceptional critical scores and Premier Grand Cru Classé A status, it remains one of the most collectible Right Bank Bordeaux wines. Perfect for your collection.
Vintage Specifics & Accolades
The **2009 vintage** in Bordeaux was outstanding, producing wines of immense concentration, richness, and aging potential.
- 100 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
- 99 points – Wine Spectator
- 98 points – Vinous
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2009 Chateau Pavie – A Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Masterpiece
The 2009 Chateau Pavie is a benchmark Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, capturing the power and elegance of this esteemed Bordeaux estate. With its impeccable structure and aging potential, this vintage stands among the finest ever produced by Château Pavie.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of blackberry compote, blueberries, and liquorice lead to layers of cedar, graphite, and spiced mocha. The palate is opulent and full-bodied, featuring rich flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, and truffle. Velvety tannins and seamless acidity provide a long, lingering finish.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
Château Pavie, classified as a **Premier Grand Cru Classé A**, is known for its meticulous vineyard management and traditional Bordeaux craftsmanship. The 2009 vintage is a blend of **70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon**, aged for 20-24 months in 100% new French oak barrels. The vineyard’s **limestone and clay soils** contribute to the wine’s intensity and depth.
Investment & Collectibility
The 2009 Château Pavie is a top-tier investment wine, recognized for its remarkable structure and longevity. With its exceptional critical scores and Premier Grand Cru Classé A status, it remains one of the most collectible Right Bank Bordeaux wines. Perfect for your collection.
Vintage Specifics & Accolades
The **2009 vintage** in Bordeaux was outstanding, producing wines of immense concentration, richness, and aging potential.
- 100 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
- 99 points – Wine Spectator
- 98 points – Vinous
Explore Related Collections
2009 Chateau Pavie – A Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Masterpiece
The 2009 Chateau Pavie is a benchmark Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, capturing the power and elegance of this esteemed Bordeaux estate. With its impeccable structure and aging potential, this vintage stands among the finest ever produced by Château Pavie.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of blackberry compote, blueberries, and liquorice lead to layers of cedar, graphite, and spiced mocha. The palate is opulent and full-bodied, featuring rich flavors of black cherry, dark chocolate, and truffle. Velvety tannins and seamless acidity provide a long, lingering finish.
Winemaking & Vineyard Details
Château Pavie, classified as a **Premier Grand Cru Classé A**, is known for its meticulous vineyard management and traditional Bordeaux craftsmanship. The 2009 vintage is a blend of **70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon**, aged for 20-24 months in 100% new French oak barrels. The vineyard’s **limestone and clay soils** contribute to the wine’s intensity and depth.
Investment & Collectibility
The 2009 Château Pavie is a top-tier investment wine, recognized for its remarkable structure and longevity. With its exceptional critical scores and Premier Grand Cru Classé A status, it remains one of the most collectible Right Bank Bordeaux wines. Perfect for your collection.
Vintage Specifics & Accolades
The **2009 vintage** in Bordeaux was outstanding, producing wines of immense concentration, richness, and aging potential.
- 100 points – Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
- 99 points – Wine Spectator
- 98 points – Vinous
Explore Related Collections
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