Chateau Pavie 2002

One of Saint-Émilion's most celebrated estates, Château Pavie reveals profound aromas of black cherry, blackberry, cassis, violet, graphite, espresso, and dark chocolate. Powerful yet impeccably refined, it offers velvety tannins, extraordinary concentration, vibrant freshness, and an exceptionally long finish with world-class aging potential.

Food Pairing: Pair with beef Wellington, roast lamb, venison, duck breast, truffle potatoes, aged Comté, wild mushrooms, or braised short ribs.

95 Points - James Suckling 

This is really fine and beautiful with a dark-berry, cedar, mahogany and chocolate character. Medium to full body, silky tannins and a pretty finish. Really impressive for the vintage. Drink or hold.

93 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 

Offering cedary notes with some hints of black olive tapenade, grilled meats, spice box and wood with black and red currants, this wine seems fully mature, lusty, rich and undeniably a major success in this vintage. The tannins are largely resolved and the wine is drinking beautifully, so there is no reason to defer your gratification for this wine. Drink now through 2025.