Château Pavie Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 1990 (3 Bottles)
Saint-Emilion, Red Bordeaux Blend
1er Grand Cru Classé
750 ml / France / 13% ABV

ST 90 | WA 90 | WS 93
“Perhaps the last great Pavie before Gerard Perse bought the estate in 1997. The 1990 Pavie sports a deep core with deep tawny rim and sports a very “classic” Pavie bouquet that is muted at first, but unfurls gracefully with intense cedar aromas deriving from the Cabernet Sauvignon. Underneath there are aromas of crushed stone and a touch of cold black tea. It does not have the vim and vigour of the 1989. The palate is medium-bodied and whilst it is not as vigorous as a couple of years ago, it retains a supple texture, impressive harmony and a lovely wild strawberry, fig, leather and brine tinged finish. Fresh and vital, this is holding up well. Tasted June 2010.”
September 2011 (NM – Wine Advocate)