Aromes de Pavie 2017 - 750ml

Arômes de Pavie 2017, the second labelof Château Pavie, blends 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from younger vines, offering an accessible yet structured expression of Saint-Émilion's limestone terroir, aged 18 months in 50% new French oak. This vintage reflects the challenging 2017 frost-affected year, delivering concentration with elegance. Nosing reveals an intense, inviting bouquet, opening with dark berries like blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum, intertwined with subtle floral hints of violet and rose for aromatic allure. Gentle spice notes of clove, cinnamon, and licorice emerge, accented by dark chocolate, espresso, and a touch of mineral earthiness, evoking a dense forest floor with faint vanilla and toasty oak from barrel influence. The aroma is rich yet balanced, with modest ripeness adding a jammy edge without heaviness, promising depth tempered by freshness. On the palate, it presents a medium to full-bodied texture that's firm and elegant, with round, velvety tannins framing juicy dark fruit flavors of cassis, cherry, and ripe plum, balanced by savory undertones of graphite, leather, and subtle herbs. Acidity is bright and integrated, countering the opulence with a racy finesse, while oak imparts creamy vanilla and cocoa, creating harmonious layers that feel supple and pure, like a scaled-down Grand Vin. It evolves with mineral crispness and faint smokiness, maintaining vibrancy without austerity. The finish is long and persistent, lingering with echoes of dark berries, spice, and faint tar, fading gracefully to a dry, tannic grip with refreshing minerality that invites another sip, leaving a sense of structured satisfaction. Overall, this wine captures Pavie's bold style—concentrated, juicy, and endlessly approachable for early drinking.