12 bottles per lot
Details
Château Pavie--Vintage 2003
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé
Tasting note: The 2003 Pavie (7,080 cases; 13.5 alcohol) is closest in style to the 2000, but slightly more evolved and exotic. Its dense plum/purple colour is accompanied by an extraordinary perfume of charcoal, creme de cassis, melted licorice, espresso roast, and blackberries. The wine, which hits the palate with a dramatic minerality, comes across like a hypothetical blend of limestone liqueur intermixed with black and red fruits. With massive depth, richness, and body, this tannic 2003 should be forgotten for 4-5 years, then enjoyed over the next four decades. The integration of acidity, tannin, and wood is flawless, and the wine is incredibly pure, rich, and intense.
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 164 (April 2003)
12 bottles per lot
Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé
Tasting note: The 2003 Pavie (7,080 cases; 13.5 alcohol) is closest in style to the 2000, but slightly more evolved and exotic. Its dense plum/purple colour is accompanied by an extraordinary perfume of charcoal, creme de cassis, melted licorice, espresso roast, and blackberries. The wine, which hits the palate with a dramatic minerality, comes across like a hypothetical blend of limestone liqueur intermixed with black and red fruits. With massive depth, richness, and body, this tannic 2003 should be forgotten for 4-5 years, then enjoyed over the next four decades. The integration of acidity, tannin, and wood is flawless, and the wine is incredibly pure, rich, and intense.
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 164 (April 2003)
12 bottles per lot
Special notice
Offered duty paid, but available in bond. VAT at 17.5% will be charged on the hammer price on removal of the lot from bond.