Chateau Pavie Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe 2005 hashval_5BB1F53B3CDD53926E2C4459FDCF2E435B6A4CC1 A soft cherry and plum

A soft cherry and plum scent with a light oak overtone on the nose

but it has tantalizing blue fruits as well

a predominantly clay-marl soil on a limestone subsoil of Kimmeridgian

The complex aromas are echoed on the palate with layers of fruit and spices coming on and on

These south-west facing vineyards are situated at altitudes of 250 and 400m above sea level

Chateau Pavie Saint Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classe 2005 hashval_5BB1F53B3CDD53926E2C4459FDCF2E435B6A4CC1 A soft cherry and plumThe nose is elegant, racy, beautifully defined, precise and offers power, intensity in finesse, deepness, a racy power (in finesse control). It reveals notes of ripe wild blackberry, crushed cassis, small notes of chocolate associated with touches of cardamom, crushed strawberry, toasted, fine hints of caramelization, crushed ripe almond as well as an imperceptible hint of saffron and liquorice. The palate is fruity, elegant, beautifully defined,