Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Château Pavie Decesse |
|---|---|
Grapes | Merlot |
Region | Saint-Émilion Grand Cru |
Wine style | Bordeaux Saint-Émilion |
Alcohol content | 13.5% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | Massive, round and silky, Pavia Decesse 2008 offers a bit more finesse and freshness than its predecessor. With aromas of cherries, black fruit and smoky notes, the mouth of a great affection plays his bold and depth to delight our taste buds. It is structured and amplitude amazing. |
Made predominantly from Merlot and Cabernet Franc, Saint-Émilion wines tend to have a rich, mouth-drying tannic structure, which is balanced by the more juicy characteristics of plum and black cherry fruit, along with chocolate and sweet spice, developing savory tobacco and cedar characteristics with age.
The best Saint-Émilion wines will exhibit a terrific mineral vein, the result of vines being...
