{"title":"Chateau Pavie Decesse","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChateau Pavie Decesse\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Saint Emilion Grand Cru hailing from Bordeaux's Right Bank. \u003cstrong\u003eGerard Perse's\u003c\/strong\u003e 1997 acquisition marked a new turning point for the estate, which has seen multiple 95+ point scores for its rich and delicate Merlot-driven wines. Pavie Decesse consistently earns similar scores as its neighbors, \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chateau Pavie\" href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/winery-chateau-pavie\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChateau Pavie\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Chateau Pavie Macquin\" href=\"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/chateau-pavie-macquin\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChateau Pavie Macquin\u003c\/a\u003e, yet sells at a fraction of the cost, making it one of the best Bordeaux values on the market today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChateau Pavie Decesse: 4th Century Roman History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelect vines on the property of Chateau Pavie Decesse date back to the 4th century, when Roman vintners first discovered the land's propensity for winemaking. However, the chateau's modern history begins in the second half of the 19th century, after Ferdinand Bouffard purchased the chateau and all surrounding estates. Consequently, \u003cstrong\u003eChateau Pavie Decesse and Chateau Pavie\u003c\/strong\u003e were part of a larger conglomerate, approximately 50 hectares large. Then, in 1885, Monsieur Adolphe Pigasse acquired 10 hectares of the estate and named it Chateau Pavie Decesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwnership switched hands numerous times until the First World War, when Albert Porte became the new proprietor. Financial difficulties following the Second World War forced Porte to sell the estate to \u003cstrong\u003eAlexandre Valette\u003c\/strong\u003e, who then appointed M. Marzelle to lead operations. Pavie Decesse was classified as \u003cstrong\u003ea Grand Cru Classe chateau in the Saint Emilion\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eclassification\u003c\/strong\u003e under Marzelle, who restructured the vineyard. Marzelle later passed away in 1971, leaving the Valette's firmly in charge until\u003cstrong\u003e Gerard Perse's 1997 acquisition. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe business mogul turned winemaker acquired Chateau Pavie a year later, constituting a contiguous group of vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChateau Pavie Decesse Saint Emilion Terroir\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the time of Perse's purchase, Pavie Decesse held 10 hectares, however 6 hectares were later transferred to Chateau Pavie, leaving the estate with\u003cstrong\u003e 3.65 hectares under vine.\u003c\/strong\u003e The chateau is entirely set on limestone and \u003cstrong\u003eplanted to 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.\u003c\/strong\u003e The average vine age is 43 years and set at a density of 7,000 vines per hectare. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe density allows the Merlot, colloquially known as the \"king of St. Emilion,\" to develop a \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex nose of red berries, black fruits and spice.\u003c\/strong\u003e Conversely, the Cabernet Franc is planted on a block containing sandy clay subsoils, which provides excellent drainage and results in rich and powerful fruit that \u003cstrong\u003eprovide the backbone of the final cuvée.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePavie Decesse: Wine Portfolio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePavie Decesse wines are known for their complexity, tannic structure, and ageing potential. Each blend is distinct for floral and mineral notes, and fleshy and rich profile. Some of the estate's greatest releases include the \u003cstrong\u003e1998 and 2009 vintages, which were rated 96 and 98 points, respectively, by Robert Parker.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePavie Decesse 2009\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2009 Chateau Pavie Decesse only saw 1,000 cases produced, making the bottles an instant collector's gem on the open market. Bottles were celebrated for their signature, opulent St. Emilion style and incredible aging ability. Many critics believe the bottles can last for up to three decades in the cellar, and at under $250 per bottle, represent one of today's greatest Right Bank values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePavie Decesse 1998\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1998 Chateau Pavie Decesse was Gerard Perse' first vintage in charge and was noted as a vast improvement on the estate's previous releases. In her review for The Wine Advocate, Lisa Perrotti Brown stated the bottles have an expected aging ability of up to four decades, an impeccable feature for a Right Bank Bordeaux blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSecure Your Bottle of Chateau Pavie Decesse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChateau Pavie Decesse is a hidden gem in St. Emilion, carrying the same prestige as the Premier Grand Cru giant, Chateau Pavie. Bottles are sold at a fraction of the price of its neighbor, yet provide similar value, making Pavie Decesse the perfect cellar acquisition for discerning buyers. Browse our in-stock selection of Chateau Pavie Decesse today.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pavie-decesse-2000-750ml","title":"2000 Chateau Pavie-Decesse, Saint-Emilion, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP96 \"Gerard Perse’s 2000 Pavie Decesse, a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc from a vineyard situated above Pavie, on the steep limestone hillsides outside the walled town of St.-Emilion, is a fabulous effort (all the Perse wines are stunning in this vintage). Notes of camphor, creme de cassis, violets, black currants, cedar, and licorice jump from the glass of this inky\/purple-hued offering. Monumental richness, sensational sweet tannin, a skyscraper-like mid-palate, and a 45+-second finish result in an extraordinary wine that is just reaching its plateau of full maturity. It should last for another 20-25 years.\" Robert Parker June 2010\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD95 \"(Chateau Pavie Decesse) Coming from a parcel on the upper plateau, just above Pavie and Larcis Ducasse, the 2000 Château Pavie Decesse is now relatively mature, with a still rich, powerful style in its darker berry fruits, licorice, roasted herbs, and loamy earth. Based on 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, raised in new barrels (I believe 100%), it brings full-bodied richness, a deep, opulent mouthfeel, and velvety tannins. Its oak is completely resolved, and while I don't see much upside here, it should have another decade at a minimum of prime drinking. Drink 2025-2035. (Drink between 2025-2035)\" Jeb Dunnuck June 2025","brand":"Pavie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962666856507,"sku":"BDX:PAV:PAVD-0750-2000-F0L0C0","price":169.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXPAVPAVD-0750-2000-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1774974516"},{"product_id":"2008-chateau-pavie-decesse-saint-emilion-bottle-750ml","title":"2008 Chateau Pavie-Decesse, Saint-Emilion, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JD95 \"The 2008 continues to show beautifully, and it's certainly in its prime drink window. Lots of ripe black cherry fruits, truffly earth, tobacco, chocolate, and chalky minerality define this beauty, and it's full-bodied, with a round, expansive, opulent mouthfeel, ripe yet still present tannins, a terrific sense of freshness, and a great finish. A gorgeous Saint-Emilion, it has another 20 years of prime drinking ahead of it.\" JD Nov 2021\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRP94+ \"Another top-notch effort, the 2008 is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc produced from yields of 30 hectoliters per hectare. It reached 14% natural alcohol, no doubt because of the extremely late harvest. A deep purple color is accompanied by massive notes of blackberries, incense, fruitcake, camphor and toasty oak intermixed with a crushed chalk-like minerality (a hallmark of this vineyard). The wine has softened considerably in bottle, and while it seems more structured than the 2010, it reveals a degree of accessibility.\" RP May 2011","brand":"Pavie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48644677271789,"sku":"BDX:PAV:PAVD-0750-2008-F0L0C0","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXPAVPAVD-0750-2008-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1758238945"},{"product_id":"2017-chateau-pavie-decesse-saint-emilion-bottle-750ml","title":"2017 Chateau Pavie-Decesse, Saint-Emilion, Bottle (750ml)","description":null,"brand":"Pavie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49931313053933,"sku":"BDX:PAV:PAVD-0750-2017-F0L0C0","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXPAVPAVD-0750-2017-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1778627226"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/collections\/chateau_pavie_decesse.jpg?v=1773934729","url":"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/chateau-pavie-decesse.oembed","provider":"Grand Cru Liquid Assets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}