2001 Chateau Pavie, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Case of 12 btls

RP 96 "A great showing for this wine in the mini-vertical, the 2001 Pavie has a slight lightening at the edge of its dark garnet/plum/purple color and a big, sweet kiss of cedar wood, incense, licorice, blackberry and lead pencil shavings. The wine is dense, very rich, multilayered and finishes with at least a 40- to 45-second aftertaste. This wine seems to be close to full maturity, but should hold there for easily another 15-20 years. It's a sleeper of the vintage. (RP)" (August 2015)
Chateau Pavie, Premier Grand Cru Classe B, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru