2020 Château Pavie Decesse Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Magnum

The Château Pavie Decesse Saint-Émilion Grand Cru (Grand Cru Classé) has a fragrant nose of cherries, blueberries, cedar, toast, cloves, and walnuts. It is full-bodied with a firm, beautiful structure of fine-grained tannins. Layered and elegant. Intense, powerful, and spicy. Dark and intriguing, with a wonderful presence in the glass. The 3.5-acre vineyard, originally part of the larger Château Pavie, was separated in the 1880s and has operated as an independent entity ever since.

About Château Pavie Decesse

Château Pavie Decesse is located in the Saint-Émilion region of Bordeaux, France. This wine, classified as a Grand Cru Classé, is an excellent representation of the exceptional quality and craftsmanship that characterizes this region. Château Pavie Decesse has a rich history dating back to the 19th century. The winery is situated on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, creating a unique terroir that gives the wines their characteristic flavor and structure. The vineyard, originally part of the larger Château Pavie, was separated in the 1880s and has since operated as an independent entity. The Château Pavie Decesse vineyard covers approximately 3.5 hectares and is planted with old vines that average 45 years old. The dominant grape varieties are Merlot (90%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). This blend produces a rich, full-bodied wine with a deep, complex character. Vinification at Château Pavie Decesse is carried out with great care and precision. The grapes are hand-picked and carefully selected to use only the finest quality. Fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled wooden and stainless steel vats, after which the wine is aged in 100% new oak barrels for 18 to 24 months.