Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pavie
Label Name:
 
St Emilion Gcc a
Vintage:
 
2009
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion (Right Bank, Bordeaux).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (≈70%), Cabernet Franc (≈20%), Cabernet Sauvignon (≈10%).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate 100 (Lisa Perrotti-Brown); Jeb Dunnuck 100; James Suckling 98; Decanter 98; Wine Spectator 97; Vinous/Neal Martin ~96. Sources: Wine Advocate, Jeb Dunnuck, James Suckling, Decanter, Wine Spectator, Vinous

Tasting Note
Opulent, full-bodied, concentrated black fruits (blackberry, blueberry), dark chocolate, graphite, spice and floral (rose) notes; velvety yet powerful tannins, vivid minerality and an epic, long finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, ribeye or prime rib, braised beef short ribs, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork (char siu), Korean BBQ (bulgogi or galbi), soy-braised beef, mushroom and black-bean stir-fries.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; fermented in temperature-controlled wooden and stainless vats; élevage ~18–24 months in largely new French oak (c.80–100%), often bottled unfiltered.

Vineyard Info
Château Pavie, owned by Gérard Perse since 1998; vineyards on the limestone plateau southeast of St-Émilion; promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé A (2012 classification).