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• sastewart wrote: 96 points

  April 25, 2024 - A star at a dinner with friends that included a 2007 Sassacaia, 2002 Dunn Napa, 2006 Pavots, 1987 Mondavi Reserve, 2004 Hillside Select, 2010 Pegau, 2008 Lewelling Wight, 2002 Huet 1ère Trie Le Mont.
  Purchased on release and stored at 55 degrees. Opened 6 hours ahead. Silky and opulent with black cherry, cedar and crushed rock on the palate. Full bodied and dense with black cherry, current and spice. Great balance and terrific finish. This has at least 15 years ahead of it. Fabulous! 96 points

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• palfr2 wrote:

  February 21, 2024 - Less convincing than on a a prior showing. I could not pick up the truffles and mushroom on the nose. Bottle variation may be and also tasting alongside because a good left banker in the form of Sociando-Mallet Cuvee Jean Gautreau 2000 did not help. For me left bank always eclipses right bank at a similar quality level with the more regal structure. So not the fairest of assessment but my tasting companions enjoyed it very much and observed this is at beginning of plateau with lots of life left.

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• brianakrin wrote: 94 points

  December 22, 2023 - Sweet, balanced, rich, and surprisingly fresh and youthful.
  Not particularly complex but who cares, it’s beautiful!

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• dbg wrote:

  December 2, 2023 - Dark red to rim. Red fruits, forest floor, mocha on the nose. Full body, lots of ripe fruit, good balance, tannins have mellowed, no significant complexity, moderate-long finish. Not over-ripe or gloopy - last vintage before going to the dark side? Should hold for years. Will it develop true aged Bordeaux complexity? Excellent.

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• Sfflyer123 wrote: 96 points

  November 5, 2023 - Had another bottle of the 98 Pavie this weekend. It is firing on all cylinders. Soft tannins, great complexity, wonderful bouquet. It's in a perfect drinking spot right now.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1998
• Type Red
• Producer Château Pavie
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Bordeaux
• SubRegion Libournais
• Appellation St. Émilion Grand Cru
• UPC Codes 1040000102483, 3277035162127, 3284399039798, 3364420015745, 3419466118346, 400003760251, 721713845107

Community Holdings

• Pending Delivery 56 (1%)
• In Cellars 4,026 (61%)
• Consumed 2,473 (38%)

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