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Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2022 Pavie turned out beautifully. Although a touch reticent post-bottling, the 2022 impresses with its notable energy and vibrancy. Dark-toned fruit, leather, spice, menthol, licorice and gravel stain the palate. The 2022 offers tons of textural intensity but without the overt weight that was once such a signature here. I can't wait to see how it ages. 01/2025

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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2022 Pavie is the first vintage that subsumes Pavie-Decesse and Bellevue-Mondotte after permission was granted by the INAO. Bottles come with a chic enamel engraving. It delivers a decadent bouquet compared to its peers, with black cherry, blueberry, cassis and violet scents all delivered in Pavie's ravishing style. These are aromatics that want to be noticed. The palate is medium-bodied with a touch of succulent ripe red fruit infused with blood orange and graphite notes. This is very structured with a conspicuous, powerful grip and, as such, does not possess the pinpoint crystalline finishes one finds on either Angélus or Ausone, both of which I tasted during the same afternoon. It is an uncompromising Pavie that perhaps tries a bit too hard, but let's see how it ages. I will retaste this blind in a year's time. 01/2025

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Looking at the Grand Vin, the 2022 Château Pavie is 52% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and 18% Cabernet Sauvignon raised in 75% new barrels for 20 months. It brings a more focused, precise style in its darker berries, graphite, crushed stone, and floral aromatics and flavors. These carry to a full-bodied Pavie with flawless overall balance, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish. This pure, powerful, yet aristocratic Pavie will benefit from 7-8 years (you can drink it even today) and have 3-4 decades of longevity. 02/2025

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James Suckling

James Suckling

Big wine. The aromas are very opulent with blackberries, dark plums, ink and chocolate. It's full-bodied and very rich with plenty of fruit yet the tannins are fine and polished. This is a powerful and flavorful wine. Loads going on. This was the first year that included wines of Pavie-Decesse and Bellevue in the blend. Needs five years to come around. 01/2025