Pavie Vintage:2015 What impresses me most about

What impresses me most about the 2009s is the elegance of their tannin

I would be inclined to begin drinking this now and over the next 10 years as I fear this risks drying out and becoming astringent if held for the longer-term

earthy finish

The tannins are bold and fleshy

and the wine overall is surprisingly succulent and approachable

Pavie Vintage:2015 What impresses me most aboutThe 2018 Pavie was picked from 1 to 10 October. The nose is immediately attractive with incredibly pure black fruit with veins of blueberry and peony. It is intense but not overpowering. On the palate, the vineyards limestone soils manage to impart the requisite acidity, therefore there is plenty of tension here. Satin like in texture, this already feels opulent and luxurious, but unlike vintages of ten years ago, the alcohol and ripeness levels are