Mature right Bank bordeaux with finesse, blackberries on the nose, subtle entry on the palate, very gentLe mid palate, some elegance and sweetness to the finish, medium bodied and a decently long finish. Pavie is not my favorite St Emillion but this wine showed well. Enjoyable.
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I had high hopes for the 1995 vintage, purchased three bottles at auction quite cheaply. Reading through below comments however, I feared for the worst. Still - the bottle was in good condition, clean label, clearly stored well.
Nose - initially a bit bland, but improved through the evening with airing. Flavour - still quite good ( though I cannot compare against lets say 10 years ago ) Colour - still reddish like, not yet going to the brownish colour with older wines
Conclusion - I have to disagree with the 2011 end of drinking period, though I'm fan of older wines. This particular vintage ( if stored correctly ) can still by very much enjoyed right now !!!
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Drank about 2.5 hours after bottle was opened at a friend's family dinner. Dark brown colour with bricking edges. Nose of blackcurrant and a bit of chocolate. On the palate, smooth black fruits, prunes, and leather. Velvety slightly chalky tannins. Medium finish. I feel this is already on a decline, drink up!
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have had two bottles of this beauty over the last week and both were exceptional. still some time left to drink this one..but too much longer. a typical good st. emilion..when they are good they are very very good.
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Well this bottled restored some confidence. I was beginning to think this would be hopeless. However, the colour was still good tawny. The nose was not bad, leather what I would call bordeaux. The taste again still had some fruit and was not long but reasonable. I began to think that everybody was knocking this wine, but its OK
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Commanderie de Bordeaux: I thought this was a left-bank wine, given the rather youthful appearance (we knew it was from 1995) and reluctant boquet of spice, earth and red fruits. The austerity on the palate only confirmed my suspicions; imagine my surpise to see that is was the '95 Pavie! Things have clearly changed quite a bit at this estate in the last 10 years, as the '95 bore little resemblence to recent vintages.
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After 1.30 hours, it becomes a classic St.Emilion. Tight nose of typical Merlot, a bit hot vintage, strong, aggressive but good texture. Full-bodied...get along well with Cos 2000...nice but not impressed. A little bit too young.
2009 - 2018
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I've got five of my wine drinking friends here. We thought it was very plummy, well balanced, soft tannins, good aftertaste. Typical French high class wine - made us all feel very happy.
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This is the sixth bottle from the case and we are still waiting for this to impress. Previous bottles have been unexciting, so this time I opened the bottle four hours ahead of tasting. Even so, it was still closed and lacked fruit. However, after about an hour in the glass, the nose livened up and there was chocolate and berries on the taste. I'm still not convinced this is giving good value for money. But we have 6 left and I think they will benefit from more time yet and definitely need to open well in advance. Liz's pleasure rating a disappointing 83.
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11/24/2022 - FP3 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Consumed thanksgiving 2022. Very mellow and elegant Worries that it would be turned due to being well past drinking window. But I wasn’t disappointed!
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9/9/2018 - Mitch 69 wrote: 92 Points
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8/13/2017 - the player Likes this wine: 91 Points
Mature right Bank bordeaux with finesse, blackberries on the nose, subtle entry on the palate, very gentLe mid palate, some elegance and sweetness to the finish, medium bodied and a decently long finish. Pavie is not my favorite St Emillion but this wine showed well. Enjoyable.
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4/5/2015 - Kris G Likes this wine: 93 Points
wonderfully evolved and still drinking very well, classic style with elegance, showed best during the second day!
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4/4/2015 - Mathijs81 wrote: 90 Points
Brought my last bottle to a tasting, just to check with others.
Confirmed that this wine is still drinking quite well, was enjoyed by all.
Therefore confirming again my last two notes on this one.
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3/8/2015 - Mathijs81 wrote: 90 Points
I confirm my previous notes of 24/09/2014 - superb !!!
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9/24/2014 - Mathijs81 Likes this wine: 90 Points
I had high hopes for the 1995 vintage, purchased three bottles at auction quite cheaply.
Reading through below comments however, I feared for the worst.
Still - the bottle was in good condition, clean label, clearly stored well.
Nose - initially a bit bland, but improved through the evening with airing.
Flavour - still quite good ( though I cannot compare against lets say 10 years ago )
Colour - still reddish like, not yet going to the brownish colour with older wines
Conclusion - I have to disagree with the 2011 end of drinking period, though I'm fan of older wines.
This particular vintage ( if stored correctly ) can still by very much enjoyed right now !!!
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1/29/2014 - Derek Darth Taster wrote: 89 Points
Drank about 2.5 hours after bottle was opened at a friend's family dinner.
Dark brown colour with bricking edges. Nose of blackcurrant and a bit of chocolate. On the palate, smooth black fruits, prunes, and leather. Velvety slightly chalky tannins. Medium finish. I feel this is already on a decline, drink up!
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12/28/2013 - Whitelion Likes this wine: 86 Points
Classical right-bank Bordeaux, well preserved, must drink now
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12/24/2012 - Corner wrote: 93 Points
Superb wine with excellent balance!
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12/22/2012 - pommard1969 wrote: 91 Points
wunderbar zu edlem tafelspitz. richtig reif, wird nicht mehr besser aber gut die naechsten 3 jahre. nase: eukalypthus, cassis
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4/1/2012 - dcwino wrote: 92 Points
GJE CRD 2008 and EP 2011; 3/29/2012-4/4/2012 (Bordeaux, France): Fully matured, truffle, mint, sweet dry red fruits, nicely integrated tannins. A step above the 96 and the 97 which were thin and diluted. Pretty good showing.
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1/27/2011 - Rogershkg wrote: 86 Points
Colour ruby, not showing sign of age. Nose leather classic Bordeaux. Medium length taste of fruit with spicy tinge. Very pleasant
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1/10/2011 - saltytowers wrote: 90 Points
have had two bottles of this beauty over the last week and both were exceptional. still some time left to drink this one..but too much longer. a typical good st. emilion..when they are good they are very very good.
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12/25/2010 - eljung wrote: flawed
Already gone bad and was barely drinkable. (Editor's note: scored as 69 but changing to flawed)
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12/8/2010 - Rogershkg wrote: 86 Points
Well this bottled restored some confidence. I was beginning to think this would be hopeless. However, the colour was still good tawny. The nose was not bad, leather what I would call bordeaux. The taste again still had some fruit and was not long but reasonable. I began to think that everybody was knocking this wine, but its OK
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6/8/2008 - tbabes wrote: 88 Points
Commanderie de Bordeaux: I thought this was a left-bank wine, given the rather youthful appearance (we knew it was from 1995) and reluctant boquet of spice, earth and red fruits. The austerity on the palate only confirmed my suspicions; imagine my surpise to see that is was the '95 Pavie! Things have clearly changed quite a bit at this estate in the last 10 years, as the '95 bore little resemblence to recent vintages.
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1/9/2008 - noppakit s. wrote: 92 Points
After 1.30 hours, it becomes a classic St.Emilion. Tight nose of typical Merlot, a bit hot vintage, strong, aggressive but good texture. Full-bodied...get along well with Cos 2000...nice but not impressed. A little bit too young.
2009 - 2018
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7/22/2007 - Keith Cooper wrote: 90 Points
I've got five of my wine drinking friends here. We thought it was very plummy, well balanced, soft tannins, good aftertaste. Typical French high class wine - made us all feel very happy.
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6/11/2007 - Keith Cooper wrote: 83 Points
This is the sixth bottle from the case and we are still waiting for this to impress. Previous bottles have been unexciting, so this time I opened the bottle four hours ahead of tasting. Even so, it was still closed and lacked fruit. However, after about an hour in the glass, the nose livened up and there was chocolate and berries on the taste. I'm still not convinced this is giving good value for money. But we have 6 left and I think they will benefit from more time yet and definitely need to open well in advance. Liz's pleasure rating a disappointing 83.
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11/4/2006 - EyeDoc wrote: 80 Points
Weak mid palate - I don't think this will improve much.
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3/24/2002 - peternelson wrote: 89 Points
Weiner: Subtle fruits, nice hi notes; Very silky, more t’s than Lynch; licorice, cassis. A bit rustic after La Mission Haut Brion.
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3/26/1998 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 85 Points
14 Bordeaux from 1995 Vintage Tasted (Hi-Time Wine Cellars, Costa Mesa, Ca.): Lovely, rich, fruity, tobacco nose, nice, rich, fruity, berry taste, simple fruit, good concentration of fruit, need time.
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