| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > St Emilion |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
This amazing wine has turned out to be a modern-day classic. Like its bigger sister, Pavie, it has dropped some of its baby fat and exoticism, but remains a dense ruby/purple color with notes of mocha, mulberries and black cherry jam buttressed by serious, ripe tannin and decent acidity. Almost over-the-top in its youth, it has calmed down considerably, is well-delineated and pure with great balance as well as a full-bodied, vigorous, exuberant mouthfeel. One of the superstars of the vintage, the 2003 Pavie Decesse is capable of lasting another 10-15+ years. Drink 2014-2029
Intense aromas of blackberry and raspberry. Full-bodied, with velvety tannins and lots of fruit. Big and juicy. This is 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. Best after 2010.
This 9-acre vineyard, situated on the limestone plateau above Pavie, is planted with 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. The average age of the vines is 43 years. Pavie-Decesse has become a limited production cuvee since part of the vineyard was incorporated into the larger Pavie site. Production currently averages around 400 cases, depending on the vintage.
Composed of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc (13.5% alcohol), the inky/purple-tinged 2003 exhibits an extraordinary bouquet of crushed rocks, white flowers, and red as well as black fruits. The most port-like of the 2003 Perse offerings, it is a sexy, opulent, viscous St.-Emilion with extraordinary density as well as an exotic, nearly over-the-top richness. It will be drinkable in 2-3 years, and last for 25 or more. This flamboyant, ostentatious wine is a brilliant tour de force in 2003 Bordeaux.
This vineyard’s limestone plateau was one of the most favored terroirs in the scorching heat and drought of 2003. A dense purple color is accompanied by a gorgeous perfume of graphite, ink, powdered rocks, flowers, blackberries, cassis, and a hint of sweet cherries. Voluptuously-textured, full-bodied, and well-delineated, with no notions of over-ripeness or over-extraction, it is a dense, concentrated effort (from low yields and old vines) with extraordinary vigor, length, and intensity. This is a brilliant wine! Anticipated maturity: 2010-2025.
An extraordinary success, the 2003 is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc made from yields of 28 hectoliters per hectare. After a five week maceration, the wine was put through malolactic in new oak, and was aged on its lees for six months. Sadly, there are only 400 cases of this 13.5% alcohol offering. An explosive, flamboyant, astonishing effort, it boasts an opaque dense purple color along with a big, sweet perfume of blackberries, wet stones, and white flowers (perhaps even violets). Full-bodied and well-delineated, the flavors include hints of chocolate, espresso roast, assorted black fruits, and licorice. Deep and dense, with low acidity, loads of glycerin, and a massive but neither over-ripe nor heavy mouthfeel, it should hit its peak in 7-10 years, and last for 35 years. This is one 2003 that recalls what some right bank 1947s may have tasted like at six months of age.
