Château Pavie - St.-Emilion 1998 (750ml) Vacqueyras

Château Pavie - St.-Emilion 1998 (750ml) VacqueyrasProfessional Reviews 97 points The Wine Independent Medium to deep garnet brick in color, the 1998 Pavie prances out of the glass with showy notes of black cherry preserves, stewed plums, and kirsch leading to suggestions of sandalwood, menthol, crushed rocks, and iron ore with a waft of potpourri. The medium to full bodied palate is bright and impactful, delivering shimmery yet rich black fruits and loads of exotic spice sparks, supported by amazing

Grape Varieties: 45% Corvina

This year the harvests took place in the glorious sunshine and the fruit displayed exceptional ripeness with sugar levels in line with the average

alongside its passionate and knowledgeable team

Medium weight in body

with tremendous depth

Planted in 1999 this vineyard is planted exclusively to Cabernet Sauvignon

Tasted at the Pichon-Baron vertical at the château

Nose : Elegant and intense bouquet

carefully cultured from that year's

lavender and sage

sandalwood and a measured nouance of oak

rather minerally finish