Classification | Grand Cru Classe |
Type | Red |
Brand | Chateau Pavie |
Vintage | 1970 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux, St. Emilion |
Grape | Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend, |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Top shoulder |
Label | Bin stained |
Stock | 0 |
Condition | High Shoulder |
Label | Slightly bin stained |
Produced in a period when Pavie was obviously in a performance slump, the 1970 Pavie is still a modest success for the vineyard. Not terribly complex, but chunky, straightforward, and four-square (as I suspect Michael Broadbent would say), this wine has a roasted, ripe cherry bouquet, and full, oaky, yet one-dimensional flavors. It is a good effort.
Medium garnet, with a hint of ruby; toasty, cedary nose, with strawberry nuances; rich, ripe cassis flavor; lively and plump.