Fresh, fruit-forward and
hedonistic…
Esprit de Pavie is an ode to shared pleasure.
Its typical Bordeaux blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon offers beautiful complexity on the nose. Vibrant notes of cherry and raspberry show through against a backdrop of subtle oak followed by a smooth, round texture on the palate. Refined mineral notes come to the fore in a long, elegant finish.
Both refined and well-balanced, Esprit de Pavie reveals lovely harmony both in its youth and after a few years in bottle. Its convivial personality makes it the perfect pairing for a whole range of dishes for the greatest pleasure of the senses.
Timeline...
Gérard Perse created Esprit de Pavie in 2008. Made from a blend sourced from the estates belonging to the family in Saint-Émilion and Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux, it is vinified by the Château Pavie technical team with passion, care and rigour.
Esprit de Pavie is made from a greatly diverse terroir situated on the southern facing slopes of the Dordogne river valley, which may be grouped into three categories:
- sandy-gravel foothills
- clayey slopes
- clay-limestone plateau
Green harvesting, with a first leafthinning at the end of June to expose the grapes to the morning sun, and repeated in mid-August so the bunches may benefit from afternoon sunlight.
Alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled tanks. Malolactic fermentation in barrels.
A glorious spring brought about a fast, even flowering and fruit set. A hot and dry July slowed down the growth of the vines. Our terroirs had built up enough water reserves during winter to our vines to continue their slow and consistent ripening. The fine, sunny days of September, cool nights, a few welcome rain showers and excellent conditions during the harvest rounded off this idyllic vintage.