Pavie Castillon-Côtes de Bordeaux 2011

Red
Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, France
6.6
WineSaint

Cassis and violet notes flow with surprising elegance for Perse. Medium-bodied with silky texture, though the tannins carry serious grip underneath. Clean mineral finish shows the cooler vintage character. Needs time to fully integrate.

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Label

Pavie

Saint-Émilion Premier Grand Cru Classé A, owned by Gérard Perse since 1998. Pavie is one of the appellation's most debated and recognizable names, known for its concentrated, structured style and prominent plateau and slope vineyards.