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Monday, November 6, 2023 - Had this alongside the much more complex and deep 2015 vintage.. what a treat to have two Grand Vins side by side, Château Pavie dinner.

🍇 60% Merlot, 25% Cab Franc, 15% Cab
🍯 80% new French oak, 20% 1-year barrels

We were hosted at this Chateau Pavie dinner by Olivier Gailly (Commercial Dir, Pavie) who told us about the slopes and plateau of the property.

Cab Franc thrives on the foothills, Cab Sauv on the steep slopes and Merlot are found on the limestone plateau. The deep clay soil promotes opulence and depth on the mid-palate. Whilst the shallower soil, brings tension to the mouthfeel.

Chateau Pavie’s vineyard comprises one large block, which is relatively unusual in the region. Its a 42 hectare site!

Notice the sexy monogrammed black label? In the most recent classification of St. Emilion wines, 2012 Saint Emilion Classification... Chateau Pavie was promoted to the coveted position of Grand Cru Classe A status.

The Right Bank appellation of St. Emilion is the only region in Bordeaux to change its status every ten years. This upgrade to Grand Cru Classe A status, was only given to 4 Bordeaux chateaux in total, Chateau Pavie, Chateau Ausone, Chateau Cheval Blanc and Chateau Angelus.

2012 was a cooler vintage, and Cab Franc lends itself to being adaptable to such climates. Retaining higher acidity levels, this promotes some freshness.

But seems thinner and less ripe compared to the mighty 2015! Mandarin Oriental K.Lumpur with the Usual Vivino suspects and WMK too. Cheers lads!

Mandarin Oriental, KL, Malaysia
6th Nov 2023

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