1986 CHÂTEAU PAVIE 1986

(01-1998) Excluding the 1982, the 1986 is the finest Pavie made in the last three decades. It is a full-bodied, deep, tannic, highly extracted wine, with a bouquet that displays a great deal of sweet, toasty oak, and a finish that goes on and on. There are noticeable tannins in the wine, so expect to defer your gratification for some time while waiting for this wine to mature. Quite impressive, Pavie is clearly one of the stars of the St.-Emilion appellation in 1986.

(06-1989) Extremely concentrated and tart, with sharply focused cherry, cassis and herb aromas and flavors, showing just enough roundness and complexity on the finish.

(01-1993) Dark red color. Good intensity. Evolved on the fringe. Brilliant. Beautiful. Nose of medium intensity. Brilliant. Beautiful. To the powerful agitation. Same register. Soft and mellow attack developing on a fleshy and round structure that evolves greasy on tasty tannins, well balanced until mid-palate but a little rustic in the finish. Long persistence somewhat marked by liveliness.