Château Pavie 1er Grand Cru Classe A, Saint-Emilion, 2000

We present Château Pavie 1er Grand Cru Classé A Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2000, a monumental wine from the iconic plateau vineyard on the Côte Pavie, predominantly Merlot with Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, elevated under Gérard Perse’s visionary stewardship. This vintage, bottled later than peers, showcases the estate’s transformation into a powerhouse of concentration and longevity, blending opulence with structural poise.

Tasting Notes: On the nose, Château Pavie 2000 reveals an opaque, mature bouquet of blackberries, cherries, cassis and liquid minerals, layered with spice box, cedar, white flowers, chocolate and subtle fig. As it evolves, notes of smoke, tobacco and crushed rock add complexity and vibrancy to the ripe fruit core.

On the palate, the wine is massively rich and extracted yet delineated with pinpoint precision, offering juicy plum, silky tannins and a chocolatey texture that saturates the mouth. A finish of immense depth and balance confirms its status as an immortal classic, now at peak maturity but capable of further rewards.