PAVIE DECESSE [ST EMILION] 2011 750ML
Product price
$165.00
Description
94+ Points- Wine Advocate. 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Reveals plenty of floral notes intermixed with super-concentrated cassis and kirsch. The chalky limestone soils provide minerality to this full-bodied, powerful, concentrated St.-Emilion. Some tannins are noticeable, but they are sweet. This 2011 should be drinkable in 3-4 years and last for 15-20.
Product Details
| Category | High End Fine Wine |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Right Bank - Saint Emilion |
| Varietal | Right Bank Bordeaux Blend |
| Producer | Pavie Decesse |
| Vintage | 2011 |
| Size | 750 ml |
| Container | Bottle |
| Rater | Wine Advocate |
| Rating | 94 Points |
| Wine Style | Bordeaux |
Expert Reviews
This well-known estate situated on the limestone hillside above Pavie is produced from a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Another brilliant offering from the Perse family, the dense opaque purple-colored 2011 reveals plenty of floral notes intermixed with super-concentrated cassis and kirsch. The chalky limestone soils provide minerality to this full-bodied, powerful, concentrated St.-Emilion. Some tannins are noticeable, but they are sweet. This 2011 should be drinkable in 3-4 years and last for 15-20.
Very sleek and primal, with mouthcoating boysenberry and plum sauce notes pushed by extra fig, ganache and toasted spice. Long and velvety through the finish, with a depth and mouthfeel that sets this apart. An impressive effort.
Wow. The smoky, berry, nut and ripe-fruit character is impressive in this wine. It’s full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a loads of oak on the finish. Some might find it too much, but it will come together with age.