Château Pavie – Château Pavie 2003 – Saint-Émilion Bordeaux France

Château Pavie 2003 is a powerful, concentrated Saint-Émilion Grand Cru from Bordeaux, combining ripe black fruit, firm structure, lively acidity, and a long finish.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grapes: 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
• Region/Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2003
• Aging: 24 months in 100% new oak barrels
• Special Notes: 37 hectares; harvested September 16–26; yield 25 hl/ha
• Style: Full-bodied, rich, concentrated, structured Saint-Émilion

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Deep crimson in color, with concentrated blackberry, juicy cherry and jam-like fruit joined by subtle toasted-oak notes. The palate is powerful and rich with a suave texture, lively acidity, firm tannins, and a mouthwatering, very long finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

The 2003 shows the scale and ripeness of a warm Bordeaux vintage while retaining the freshness, equilibrium and structural definition that keep the wine composed and age-worthy.

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

Pair with roast lamb, ribeye or beef tenderloin, duck, truffle or mushroom dishes, and aged hard cheeses.

👤 Who This Wine Is For

For collectors, mature-Bordeaux drinkers and Saint-Émilion fans who enjoy powerful, Merlot-led wines with substantial structure, richness and length.

Scores

Robert Parker: 99
Jeb Dunnuck: 98
Jeff Leve / Wine Cellar Insider: 95