Chateau Pavie, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2010 Le Vigne di Alice spice and licorice are nicely

spice and licorice are nicely delineated

then it swings the doors open to reveal gorgeous scents of blackberry

marked by all the hallmarks you’d expect from France’s golden standard for Sauvignon Blanc

Puig Oriol offers aromatic nose density of ripe cherry

Chateau Pavie, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2010 Le Vigne di Alice spice and licorice are nicelyDeep garnet in color, the 2010 Pavie delivers tantalizing suggestions of candied violets, star anise and tapenade over a core of prunes, blueberry compote, Morello cherries and fruitcake with touches of underbrush and bouquet garni. Full bodied, rich and exotically opulent, the palate has a rock solid texture of velvety tannins and bold freshness supporting the generous palate of black and blue berry preserves, finishing long and fragrant. 100 Pts