Arômes de Pavie 2016

This has a lush feel, with a polished and rounded structure that lets enticing plum and boysenberry compote flavors flow through. Light mocha and graphite notes underscore the finish. Accessible already. Drink now through 2030. 5,833 cases made.

Second label. Baked fruit, plum, dark cherries, blackcurrants, dates, and raisins, with warming aromas of a hot vintage. The palate is nicely defined with woody spice and black cherry fruit. Grippy, crushed velvet tannins and warming alcohol give way to a salty, mineral finish of great length.

Extremely floral and beautiful with plum and dark-berry aromas. Medium to full body, round, silky tannins and a savory finish. Second wine of Château Pavie. Drink after 2023.

The 2016 Arômes de Pavie is succulent, racy and full of personality. Sweet dark cherry, plum, mocha, new leather and rose petal all grace this silky, super-expressive second wine from Pavie. In an effort to raise the quality of the Arômes, since 2015 the wine includes fruit from four hectares of vineyards on the plateau that were previously used for Pavie.

Dark ruby, purple reflections, subtle brightening at the rim, fine blackberry, delicate cassis, a hint of sour cherry, subtle fine oak. Juicy, round, fine hints of sweet cherry, vivid tannins, mineral, dark chocolate note on the finish.

Pure, intense, ripe and glossy nose with violet, spice, gingerbread, cassis, crushed plum. Rich and opulent with high extract, yet polished by ripe dark fruit, with a long, intense and powerful finish.

Since 2015, this estate has made a concerted effort to improve the quality of its second wine, adding 4 hectares that previously went into the grand vin as well as purchasing vines on the upper plateau. I’d say it’s working, as the 2016 Aromes de Pavie certainly has a “baby Pavie” feel in its full-bodied, rich yet elegant profile. Sporting a deep purple color and powerful notes of blackberries, truffle, forest floor, and tobacco, it has remarkable purity of fruit, silky tannins, and a great finish. It ranks with the top second wines in Bordeaux and is going to keep for 20–25 years. The blend is 66% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and was aged in 50% new French oak.

Aromes de Pavie 2016 has a deep garnet color. It bursts out with flamboyant scents of baked black plums, boysenberry preserves, and mocha, plus wafts of tapenade, mincemeat pie, and star anise. Full-bodied, the palate is densely laden with black fruit preserves and layers of exotic spices, framed by velvety tannins and amazing tension, finishing long and fantastically showy.

Dense, sap, richness and sap, ripe length.

Nose of small black fruits, morello cherry, vanilla. Broad, indulgent, juicy, fruity palate with generous, velvety tannins and a very long finish.

Gérard Perse wants to produce the second-best wine in Bordeaux. To achieve this, choices have to be made that aren’t necessarily economical but are relevant to the wine’s quality. Thus, Arômes de Pavie has gained in character. Four hectares of Cabernet Franc located on the limestone plateau and usually destined for the grand vin are found here. The result lives up to expectations. It reveals floral, fruity and chalky notes. On the palate, the wine shows pedigree, juicy substance and a touch of richness. The mouthfeel is balanced, with fine-grained tannins and a structure that supports freshness and imparts healthy tension. A wine that deserves a bit of cellaring.

The nose is fruity, generous and fresh, offering refined richness, concentration and an appealing sense of indulgence. It shows notes of blackberry jam and crushed fresh blackcurrant, alongside subtle hints of toasted/caramelised oak, fine touches of dark chocolate and a suggestion of caramelisation. The palate is fruity, mineral, fresh and juicy, well-balanced and lively, with good freshness and tension. On the palate, the wine reveals juicy blackcurrant, fresh/ripe blackberry, and delicate hints of raspberry and red berries, joined by a discreet floral touch, liquorice, a subtle hint of mocha and a light touch of coffee. Good length and persistence.

91–93. Barrel Sample. Gerard Perse's second wine of Château Pavie is a good indicator of the vintage. This dense wine boasts dark tannins and concentration. It has the ripeness of the vintage while at the same time serious tannins.