dense tannins that provide structure without detracting from the wine's charm

and accessibility

and persistent with notes of blackberry

and aristocratic balance

grand dinners

Château Pavie, Saint-Emilion, 2016, 75cl 6-set dense tannins that provide structureThe 2016 Pavie a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Franc. Very deep purple black in color, it needs a little coaxing to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal a fragrant perfume of violets, chocolate covered cherries, crushed blueberries and eucalyptus over a core of preserved plums, kirsch, black raspberries and crme de cassis plus hints of licorice and chargrilled meat. Full bodied and built like a brick house, it has a solid foundation of firm, super