Bettane & Desseauve (2023) 98 - 99 / 100

Casting d’un assemblage réussi. Toucher de tannin satiné et raffiné, profondeur vertigineuse.

Decanter (2023) 96 / 100

Ripe and expressive on the nose, clearly concentrated with opulent aromas but also so much florality - roses, irises and violets with bitter orange peel, chocolate and flint. Smooth and supple, filling and round, this has depth but also real tension giving a push-pull between density and direction. Tannins are fine and have bite as well as flesh - the generous Merlot with more structured Cabernet fighting each other for dominance right now. Layered and mutifaceted with juice and balancing acidity. Feels well made, and deep with both freshness and power. Refined if not totally elegant as it’s got heft, strength and muscles. Characterful and stylish. The 25th vintage of Gerard Perse at Pavie, and the 10th anniversary of being a Premier Grand Cru Classé A estate. 2022 is the first year to incorporate Pavie-Decesse and Bellevue-Mondotte into the blend.

James Suckling (2023) 95 - 96 / 100

Intense aromas of cherries and spices. Full and layered without being heavy. It starts large and rich, but the tension and tannins tighten down. It's structured and powerful. Velvety, edgy tannins. Very salty at the end. Like an unpolished diamond. It now includes Pavie Decesse and Bellevue. Slightly overdone but wait and see.

Jeff Leve (2023) 98 / 100

Inky, opaque, black purple in color, the explosive perfume delivers purple flowers, licorice, truffle, crushed stone, smoke, saffron, and almost 100% cocoa. The palate is painted with opulent, rich, layers of concentrated, blackberries, plum liqueur, black cherries, spice, smoke, licorice, espresso and chocolate. As dense and deep as this wine is, what is important to note is the vibrancy and freshness on the palate. That sense of lift remains from the mid-palate through to the finish. The is the first vintage where you find the vines from Bellevue Mondotte and Pavie Decesse integrated into Chateau Pavie. This is the earliest harvest in the history of Pavie. Drink from 2030-2065.

RVF (2023) 95 - 96 / 100

Il faut avouer que ce millésime atteint une concentration majestueuse, exprimant pleinement la puissance naturelle, sans trace d’exotisme dans l’expression du fruit. Admirablement calibré par une fraîcheur vigoureuse. Tout en force, il s’affinera avec le temps.

Terre de Vins (2023) 98 - 99 / 100

Intégrant dans son foncier les vignes de Pavie-Decesse et Bellevue-Mondotte, Pavie, qui a confirmé son statut de Premier 'A' (et célèbre son 25ème millésime entre les mains de la famille Perse), clame une nouvelle fois toute la puissance de son terroir. Un vin mille-feuille qui place tous les curseurs assez haut et s'inscrit sur une très longue promesse de garde.

Vert de Vin (2023) 97 - 98 / 100 Vinous (A. Galloni) (2023) 94 - 96 / 100

The 2022 Pavie is a unique wine that celebrates a number of milestones for the château. It marks the 20th anniversary of Pavie under the helm of Gerard and Chantal Perse, who have taken this once sleepy property to brilliant highs. Two thousand twenty-two is also the first vintage for Pavie since the incorporation of the Pavie Decesse and Bellevue Mondotte properties. From my perspective, it is always sad to see the loss of historical estates, even if they are relatively small because it is a loss of culture. In terms of the wine, it is superb. Black fruit, mocha, chocolate, licorice and spice add to an impression of virile intensity. Many recent vintages of Pavie have hinted towards a more vibrant style, but the 2022 is very strongly marked by the heat and drought of the year, the yields that are lower than typical and the harvest that started late in relative terms. In my view, the 2022 is a bit pushed, at least today. Huge tannins and a strong torrefaction oak imprint need time to soften, and that may or may not happen with élevage.

Vinous (N. Martin) (2023) 93 - 95 / 100

This demonstrates a little over-ripeness on the nose: macerated black cherries, kirsch, cassis and a touch of fresh prune. Does that translate across onto the palate? Actually, no. It is undoubtedly decadent and rich, but it retains balance and delivers a very velvety texture, with mouth-filling tannins. Powerful and yet undeniably harmonious, it feels plush and luxuriant on the finish, with a touch of dark chocolate lingering on the aftertaste. I am intrigued to revisit this after bottling and, because of the aromatics and not the palate, I err on the side of caution, though repouring, it feels slightly fresher. 14.47% alcohol. NB It comes in a specially-designed engraved bottle without a label.

Yves Beck (2023) 99 - 100 / 100

Que de subtilité, d’éclat et de fraîcheur dans le bouquet de Pavie qui semble de surcroît annoncer de la puissance. Le boisé est là, mais au travers de notes de bois frais, et il n’est pas dominant. Le bouquet révèle également une évidente identité calcaire, crayeuse, ce qui ne fait que souligner sa fraîcheur, complétée par des notes de pivoines, de lilas et de baies noires puis, finalement, une touche de garrigues. L’entrée en matière est à l’image du bouquet : subtile et rafraîchissante. Que d’énergie dans ce vin, j’ai rarement eu une attaque de Pavie autant délicate, détaille, juteuse et puissante. Les tannins, aux grains fins, se révèlent pas à pas, à partir du milieu de bouche. Ils gagnent en ampleur et en énergie progressivement pour atteindre leur amplitude en fin de bouche. C’est bien là que Pavie pose les jalons, avec une extraordinaire énergie, une acidité incisive, salivante et même saline. Un Pavie qui se positionne avec clarté, puissance et éclat. C’est une magnifique réussite ! 2029-2057

Appellation	Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
Classement	1er Grand Cru Classé A de Saint-Émilion
Superficie	37 ha
Encépagement	Merlot 50% - Cabernet Franc 30% - Cabernet Sauvignon 20%
Age moyen des vignes	45 ans
Sols et sous-sol	Croupes argilo-calcaires du Miocène légèrement graveleuses
Elevage	Barriques neuves de 70 à 100% durant 18 à 32 mois