2020 Pavie-Decesse, St-Emilion
99JD
98JS
97TWI
95-97RP
94-96VN
95JA
93DC
$129.99
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99
Jeb Dunnuck
Reviewed March 2023Just about pure perfection, the 2020 Château Pavie Decesse has sensational notes of blue fruits (cassis, blueberries) as well as some spicy oak, flowers, and smoke tobacco. Its oak is perfectly integrated, and the wine is full-bodied, with ripe tannins and a kiss of salinity on the finish. Based on 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc coming from the upper plateau, just above Château Pavie, it has a rare mix of power and finesse and is going to evolve for 20-25 years or more in cold cellars.
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Professional Reviews
98
James Suckling
Very deep aromas of blackberries, dark chocolate, dried meat, smoke, and cedar follow through to a full body, yet it’s very tight and refined on the palate with citrus and orange peel. Nice bitterness at the end. Power with finesse.
97
The Wine Independent
The 2020 Pavie Decesse has a deep garnet-purple color. It swans out with graceful notes of Morello cherries, mulberries, and fresh blackberries, followed by suggestions of red roses, star anise, mossy tree bark, and crushed rocks. The full-bodied palate is laden with expressive black fruit and floral layers, supported by wonderfully fine-grained tannins and bold freshness, finishing long and chalky. Gorgeous.
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97
Wine Advocate
The 2020 Pavie Decesse is a blend of 88% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc, aging in French oak barrels, 80% new. It has an alcohol of 14.81% and a pH of 3.52. Deep purple-black colored, notions of baked blackberries, preserved plums and black cherry compote come barreling out of the glass, followed by suggestions of dark chocolate, licorice and Indian spices, with a fragrant hint of lavender. The medium to full-bodied palate is jam-packed with rich, spicy black fruits, supported by firm yet beautifully plush tannins and a lively backbone, finishing long with lots of emerging earthy nuances. (LPB)
Notes
94-96 points, Antonio Galloni writes for Vinous: "The 2020 Pavie-Decesse is compelling. Silky and voluptuous, it opens with a rush of inky red/purplish fruit, rose petal, lavender, spice and mocha. There is terrific brightness and plenty of energy, but the luxuriousness of the fruit wins the day. I imagine the 2020 will drink well with only a few years in bottle." (05/2021)
Details
| Origin | Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Merlot |
| SKU | 1702611 |