2013 Pavie (St-Emilion)

The Pavie 2013 has another very pure, almost daringly opulent bouquet that is well defined and very perfumed, hints of violet emerging with time. As usual, the new oak feels a little disjointed at the moment but that will be subsumed during barrel ageing. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannins, well judged acidity and purity. There is not the customary weight or dimension to this Pavie, although it comes armed with a caressing, vivacious finish that is uncommon in this vintage. This is a lovely Pavie, although it might well be that the Pavie-Decesse pips it to the post. Tasted April 2014. 91-93 points

A racy, sleek wine for the vintage with blueberries, minerals and salt. Medium body with firm tannins. Nice how this is reserved and harmonious. 91-92 points