The Arômes de Pavie 2015 from Château Pavie in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, is a true embodiment of the rich and elegant style of this renowned region in France. Upon pouring, the wine boasts a deep, ruby red colour with hints of purple, enticing the senses with its captivating appearance. On the nose, this vintage exudes ripe black fruits, such as blackcurrant and plum, accompanied by subtle notes of vanilla and spices, a result of its ageing in French oak barrels. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with silky tannins and a well-balanced acidity, offering a harmonious blend of dark berries and a touch of chocolate, leading to a long and satisfying finish. A true testament to the excellence of Château Pavie and the 2015 vintage, this wine is sure to delight any Bordeaux lover with its complex aromas and refined palate.
Critic Reviews
95 POINTS
James Suckling
The dried-fruit and wet-earth character are eye-catching with some cedar and sandalwood. Full body, tight tannins and super polish and finesse. Velvety. A great second wine of Château Pavie. Try in 2022.
94 POINTS
James Suckling
Lots of blackberry and walnut aromas and flavors. Full and very round textured. Excellent second wine of Pavie. Points: 94-95
92 POINTS
Roger Voss - Wine Enthusiast
91–93. Barrel Sample. Spicy and ripe, this wine has a strong structure of brooding tannins. There are also great black plum and blackberry flavors here that are super-ripe.
92 POINTS
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW - Robert Parker Wine Advocate
This vintage of the second wine of Château Pavie is a blend of 66% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and was matured 50% in new and 50% in one-year-old French oak barrels. Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2015 Arômes de Pavie reveals a beguiling nose of smoked meats, fragrant earth and sautéed herbs over a core of warm red and black plums, cherry compote and blackberry pie plus a waft of dried lavender. Medium to full-bodied, the palate reveals very fine and ripe yet wonderfully firm tannins plus a seamless backbone of freshness supporting the generous fruit, finishing long with wonderful restraint and elegance.
92 POINTS
Jane Anson - Decanter
This is tight and fully knitted together at this point. It is going to need a good six to eight years to relax, making it one of the less approachable second wines in this vintage for those looking for early drinking, but it does establish itself as a strong personality with a clear Pavie signature.
92 POINTS
Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous
The 2015 Arômes de Pavie, the second wine of Pavie, emerges principally from two hectares on the plateau that were previously used for the Grand Vin. Black cherry, chocolate, new leather and plum flesh out to give this sumptuous, racy Saint-Émilion its inviting personality. Racy and alluring, the Arômes is a gorgeous wine that may very well hold some surprises down the road. Tasted two times.
90 POINTS
Wine Spectator
Dark in profile, with plum, fig and blackberry fruit flavors carried by a very creamy, polished structure, picking up light ganache and licorice accents along the way. Lovely in feel, and approachable already.
90 POINTS
Antonio Galloni MW - Vinous
The 2015 Arômes de Pavie, the second wine of Pavie, is fleshy, open-knit and seductive, but it also has plenty of tannic clout to back things up. Large, ample and quite deep, the Arômes shows plenty of vintage 2015 personality. Sweet tobacco, leather, licorice and herbs add the closing shades of nuance. The 2015 has maintained good freshness and energy to balance the richness of the year. The blend is 66% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon. Points: 89-91
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The Arômes de Pavie 2015 from Château Pavie in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, is a true embodiment of the rich and elegant style of this renowned region in France. Upon pouring, the wine boasts a deep, ruby red colour with hints of purple, enticing the senses with its captivating appearance. On the nose, this vintage exudes ripe black fruits, such as blackcurrant and plum, accompanied by subtle notes of vanilla and spices, a result of its ageing in French oak barrels. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with silky tannins and a well-balanced acidity, offering a harmonious blend of dark berries and a touch of chocolate, leading to a long and satisfying finish. A true testament to the excellence of Château Pavie and the 2015 vintage, this wine is sure to delight any Bordeaux lover with its complex aromas and refined palate.
