Aromes Pavie St Emilion 2nd Wine 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Aromes Pavie
Label Name:
 
St Emilion 2nd Wine
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 66%, Cabernet Franc 21%, Cabernet Sauvignon 13%.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Enthusiast 94/100; James Suckling 94/100; Vinous 92/100; Wine Spectator 89–92/100; Wine Advocate (Neal Martin) 87–89/100

Tasting Note
Ripe black plum, boysenberry and dark cherry with mocha, coffee and black chocolate; floral rose and savory tapenade notes, velvety yet firm tannins and a long, mocha-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled ribeye, roast lamb, braised short ribs, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean barbecue (galbi), Szechuan beef, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method
Fermented in temperature-controlled vats and matured 18–24 months in French oak (c.50% new); élevage focuses on extraction and oak integration.

Vineyard Info
Château Pavie (owned by Gérard Perse since 1998) is a Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate on the Saint-Émilion plateau; Arômes de Pavie is its second wine made from younger vines.