Perfumes of blackberry and currant follow through to a full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a long finish. A little tight now, but stylish. Needs time. Best after 2008. 2,540 cases made.
A delicate wine, with intense aromas and some strawberry, citrus fruit and cherry character. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, beautiful finish. Very pretty. All in balance and refinement. Best after 2010. 1,200 cases made.
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - St.-Emilion
WS 89-91
WA 91
Wonderful length for the vintage. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a berry, toasty oak and chocolate aftertaste. Serious. Better than La Gomerie. Score range: 89-91
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Pauillac
WS 89
WA 90
ST 89
Very Cabernet on the nose, with lots of currants and hints of oak. Full-bodied, chewy and rich, with a long finish. Shows potential. Score range: 89-91
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Pessac-Léognan
WS 92-94
WA 91
ST 92
Lemon rind and mineral character. Full-bodied, with a strong acidity and a thick, rich palate. So structured it's almost tannic. Outstanding. Score range: 92-94
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - St.-Emilion
WS 89
WA 95
ST 93
Intense aromas of mineral, mint and blackberry follow through to a full-bodied palate, with chewy yet velvety tannins and a long finish. Very firm. I would like just a bit more midpalate. Very extracted, but should come around. Fresh acidity. Gerard Perse, owner of Pavie, says that the acidity is higher than in recent vintages, but it may give the wines a bit of hardness. I agree. Score range: 89-91
Varietal: Bordeaux Blend | Location: France - Bordeaux - Pauillac
WS 89-91
WA 92
ST 91
Lovely blackberry and currant aromas, with hints of mineral and lightly toasty oak. Medium- to full-bodied, with well-integrated tannins and a medium finish. A good wine with elegance. Wait and see; could move up a notch. 53 percent Cabernet Sauvignon, 36 percent Merlot, 7 percent Petit Verdot and 4 percent Cabernet Franc. Score range: 89-91