Ch Pavie 2022

1e Grand Cru Classé

Saint-Emilion

€ 423.50/ Per fles min. 12 flessen

Vinous – Antonio Galloni – 94-96/100
The 2022 Pavie is a unique wine that celebrates a number of milestones
for the château. It marks the 20th anniversary of Pavie under the helm of
Gerard and Chantal Perse, who have taken this once sleepy property to
brilliant highs. Two thousand twenty-two is also the first vintage for Pavie
since the incorporation of the Pavie Decesse and Bellevue Mondotte
properties. From my perspective, it is always sad to see the loss of
historical estates, even if they are relatively small because it is a loss of
culture. In terms of the wine, it is superb. Black fruit, mocha, chocolate,
licorice and spice add to an impression of virile intensity. Many recent
vintages of Pavie have hinted towards a more vibrant style, but the 2022 is
very strongly marked by the heat and drought of the year, the yields that
are lower than typical and the harvest that started late in relative terms. In
my view, the 2022 is a bit pushed, at least today. Huge tannins and a
strong torrefaction oak imprint need time to soften, and that may or may
not happen with élevage.