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2020 Chateau Pavie Decesse Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
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Start Your Wine Collection with 2020 Chateau Pavie Decesse Grand Cru Classe, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru
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Why We're Buying
We’ve got 99 problems, and most of them are related to Château Pavie Decesse not getting the credit it deserves. For too long, the Saint Émilion estate has lived in the shadows of its big brother, Château Pavie. That’s despite sharing the same ownership and limestone plateau as its lauded brethren. The Bordeaux red blend (600 cases produced) has even accumulated nine 98-point ratings or higher since 2015, with this vintage earning two. The blend of 90 merlot and 10 cabernet franc has an intense garnet-purple hue that evokes power and purity. Energetic notes of blackberries, red cherries, plums, graphite, wildflowers, and anise emerge from the glass, with a throughline of limestone minerality. The 2020 Château Pavie Decesse expands across the palate with silky tannins that crescendo into a smoke-laden finish. In the words of Jeb Dunnuck, “it's a magical Saint-Émilion that should live for 30-40 years.” The Final Sip: Scooch aside, Château Pavie. The 2020 Château Pavie Decesse deserves its fair share of the spotlight.
Critics Scores
James Suckling
A tight, pinpointed Pavie Decesse with a medium to full body and racy tannins that are vertical and deep. Takes you down the palate. Chewy. Chalky tannins.
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2020 Pavie Decesse is a blend of 88 Merlot and 12 Cabernet Franc, aging in French oak barrels, 80 new. It has an alcohol of 14.81 and a pH of 3.52. Deep purple-black colored, notions of baked blackberries, preserved plums and black cherry compote come barreling out of the glass, followed by suggestions of dark chocolate, licorice and Indian spices, with a fragrant hint of lavender. The medium to full-bodied palate is jam-packed with rich, spicy black fruits, supported by firm yet beautifully plush tannins and a lively backbone, finishing long with lots of emerging earthy nuances.