CHATEAU PAVIE DECESSE 2004

Description

Review by: Robert Parker
Wine Advocate: Issue 171, June 2007
Rating: 94 POINTS
Drink 2012 – 2025

This small estate owned by Chantal and Gerard Perse (9 plus acres planted with 43-year-old vines) is composed of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. In 2004, yields were a low 28-30 hectoliters per hectare, resulting in 400 cases being produced. The dense ruby/purple-colored 2004 offers smoky creme de cassis, kirsch liqueur, crushed rock, and spring flower aromas. Opulent, flamboyant, rich, dense, and lavishly endowed, it possesses enough fruit and glycerin to nearly conceal its elevated tannin. This wine should be at its finest between 2012-2025.

Review by: James Suckling

Wine Spectator: Issue Web Only 2008
Rating: 91 POINTS
Drink after 2012

Shows bright, vivid aromas of crushed ripe strawberry, with hints of flowers. Medium- to full-bodied, with very fine tannins and a long, caressing finish. Refined. Best after 2012.