2015 Arômes de Pavie 6 Pack

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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.

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Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW - 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.

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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.

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James Molesworth - 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. Drink now through 2025. 2,500 cases made.  –JM

James Lawther MW - Decanter Magazine

Young vines and press wine, plus fruit from a new parcel bought just below Pavie. 66% Merlot and 34% Cabernet – ripe and seductive with a little well-integrated oak. Firm but polished tannins. More approachable than the grand vin. 2019-2025

Jeff Leve - The Wine Cellar Insider

The second of wine of Pavie is an easy-drinking, medium-bodied, forward-style St. Emilion with sweet, fresh, red fruits, thyme and soft textures.

Neal Martin - Wine Advocate

The 2015 Arômes de Pavie, which is matured in 50% new oak, has a rich and quite heady bouquet for a deuxième vin, black cherries, crème de cassis and violet emerging from the glass although I would have liked more delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannin, well-judged acidity, a little dryness toward the finish with coconut and mocha on the aftertaste. I would just dial down the oak and pick a bit earlier. Anticipated maturity: 2019 - 2026.