2018 Les Aromes de Pavie
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The 2018 Arômes de Pavie comes across very ripe and exotic on the nose of black cherries, dates and thickly spread raspberry jam. It feels a little smudged compared to its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins and quite grainy in texture, but like the Monbousquet, I find it too dry on the finish, with a bitter aftertaste.
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The 2018 Arômes de Pavie is a full-throttle beauty. Black cherry, chocolate, licorice, espresso, new leather and spice are all kicked up in this decidedly opulent, flamboyant second wine. All of the richness of the year comes through loud and clear. The style is decidedly pushed, as is the oak imprint.
The 2018 Arômes de Pavie is made up of 65% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc and 17% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine has a 3.56 pH and 14.42% alcohol. Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes barreling out of the glass with powerful scents of stewed black cherries, mulberries and plum preserves, plus suggestions of hoisin, chocolate box, anise and underbrush with a touch of dried mint. The full-bodied palate is densely packed with ripe, concentrated black fruits and loads of savory accents, framed by rounded tannins and superb freshness, finishing long and beautifully layered.
About the producer
The slopes of Château Pavie were planted as far back as the fourth century by the Ancient Romans and it has been a well-known producer in Saint-Émilion since the middle of the 19th century.