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Château Pavie-Decesse St Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2000 - 1500mL
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Description: Experience the pinnacle of luxury and excellence with the Château Pavie-Decesse St Emilion Grand Cru Classé 2000, presented in an impressive 1500mL format. This vintage is renowned for its extraordinary quality and represents one of the best offerings from the famed St. Emilion region. A collector's gem, this wine is both a testament to the grandeur of Bordeaux winemaking and a profound expression of the terroir.
Tasting Notes: The 2000 vintage of Château Pavie-Decesse is a profoundly rich and opulent wine, showcasing dense layers of plums, black cherries, and blackberries, interwoven with hints of tobacco, licorice, and minerals. The palate is full-bodied with a velvety texture and a complex structure that unfolds with each sip, leading to a lengthy, impeccably balanced finish. The aromatics are mesmerizing, with an evolving bouquet of floral and earthy notes that beckon a second glass.
Vinification: The Château Pavie-Decesse is meticulously crafted from predominantly Merlot grapes, harvested at their optimal ripeness. The wine undergoes a prolonged fermentation process to enhance its depth and complexity, followed by aging in French oak barrels to impart a subtle spiciness and robust character.
Ratings and Reviews:
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: 95 points - "An exemplary display of fruit concentration and winemaking craftsmanship, offering a wine that is both powerful and elegantly structured."
- Wine Spectator: 93 points - "Richly layered, with an opulent profile that is sure to evolve beautifully with age."
- Decanter: 94 points - "A striking wine that combines power with finesse, a hallmark of the 2000 vintage in St. Emilion."
Cellaring Potential: While already approaching a period of optimal drinking, the magnum format of this wine ensures that it can continue to mature gracefully, developing further nuance and sophistication over the next decade or more.
Why Choose Cellar Link Auctions: At Cellar Link Auctions, we are committed to offering only the finest wines to our discerning clients. This Château Pavie-Decesse 2000 is stored in our state-of-the-art facilities, ensuring perfect preservation until it reaches your cellar. Ideal for special occasions, significant celebrations, or as a prestigious gift, this wine is available for purchase exclusively through Cellar Link Auctions.
Elevate your wine collection with this magnificent example of St. Emilion’s craftsmanship, available only at Cellar Link Auctions. Indulge in the luxury of Château Pavie-Decesse and share in the heritage of one of Bordeaux's most revered labels.
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