2014 Pavie
By Chateau Pavie
The 2014 Pavie from Chateau Pavie, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
Explore the nuanced elegance of the 2014 Pavie from Chateau Pavie, an emblem of fine wine investment potential and a testament to the winemaking artistry that defines Saint-Émilion. The 2014 vintage stands as a beacon of resilience in a year where Bordeaux contended with meteorological throwbacks yet managed to emerge with wines of surprising complexity and depth.
An Exemplary Vintage Amidst Climatic Challenges
Despite an unpredictable growing season marked by a cool summer and hailstorms, the 2014 Pavie materializes with aplomb. This vintage showcases the fortitude of Merlot-dominate blends under duress, reaffirming Chateau Pavie's mastery over their hallowed terroir—a fact evidently beneficial to shrewd investors.
Refinement and Structured Elegance
Upon decanting, the 2014 Pavie immediately allures with an intoxicating bouquet ripe with dark cherries, blackberries, and an underlying current of fresh violets. Touches of new oak and truffle hint at the wine's maturation potential and roundness that will undoubtedly unfold with grace through the coming years.
On the palate, this incarnation from Chateau Pavie delicately navigates between muscular structure and velvety tannins—a signifier of excellent cellar worthiness. It's a wine that pristinely captures the essence of its origin, Saint-Émilion's limestone core reflected through mineral-infused notes, while the warmth of the autumn sun reverberates in the dense fruit profile.
A Rewarding Prospect for Vivacious Maturation
The finish is long, lingering with a sense of freshness amidst its opulence, paving the way for this robust red to shine in years to come. The harmonious nature of this vintage will endear it to collectors seeking to diversify their portfolios with a touch of Bordeaux finesse. The 2014 Pavie is not merely a wine—it is also an asset that promises to unfurl its narrative thread over time, enhancing both palates and investments alike.
A Vintage Set for Graceful Evolution
Investors contemplating their next addition should regard the 2014 Pavie as a prime candidate for long-term appreciation. Its resilient display of quality in spite of climatic hindrances underscores its potential for graceful evolution—clearly indicative that amidst Saint-Émilion's storied canvases, Chateau Pavie has once again composed a symphony worthy of investment consideration.
Market price (GBP)
£1,950.00
12x75cl
Highest score
96
POP score
121.88
Scores and tasting notes
No tasting note available.
Wine Spectator - The Wine Spectator
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Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate
The 2014 Pavie is clearly the star of Gérard Perse's portfolio this year. The aromatics are the most complex and absorbing, a mixture of red and black fruit, graphite and black truffle, a faint marine influence emerging as it unfolds in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied and demonstrates less substance and glossiness than the Bellevue-Mondotte. In fact, if you had this blind you might describe it as a more "classic" Saint Emilion, underpinned by quite firm tannin that provide this with impressive backbone. There is a toughness to this Pavie, but it retains balance. It has its sights set on longevity and for that we will have to wait, but it will be worth it.
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 31 March 2017
No tasting note available.
James Suckling - Jamesuckling.com (04/2015)
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Tim Atkin - TimAtkin.com (04/2015)
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Jancis Robinson - JancisRobinson.com