Tasting Notes "The 2021 Arômes de Pavie is gorgeous, and also quite harmonious for a young barrel sample. A burst of floral aromatics makes a strong opening impression. Crushed rose petal, red berry fruit, mint, blood orange and spice all race across the palate. The Arômes is everything a second wine should be. It's such a classy wine." - Antonio Galloni, Vinous 91-93 points. "Firm, broad tannins here, with a plush and creamy texture. Full body. Ripe and deep core of dark-blue and black fruit with oyster-shell and iodine character, too. Attractive fruit." - James Suckling, 91-92 points. Blend 50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Franc.
*similar price to 2020 vintage
Minimum case purchase of 6x750ml. Price includes freight and 7% GST on wines only. Exclude duties. En Primeur 2021 Terms and Conditions apply.
Like other vineyards in Saint-Émilion such as Château Ausone, the Pavie vineyard dates back to Roman times. It takes its name from the orchards of peaches ("pavies") that used to stand there. The modern estate was assembled by Ferdinand Bouffard in the late 19th century by buying p... read more →