The superb 1994 Les Pavots is, to my palate, the finest example of this wine Peter Michael has yet made. Since its bottling, this deep, saturated purple-colored wine has taken on a gorgeous nose of cassis intermixed with violets, licorice, and attractive spicy oak. Sweet, rich, and surprisingly showy for a Les Pavots, this medium to full-bodied wine possesses a luscious, multi-layered texture, outstanding depth, and attractively integrated tannin and acidity. When I tasted it, it was more evolved and delicious than I had anticipated given its recent bottling.

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Dense and chewy, with a mix of ripe currant, plum and cherry along with touches of sage, olive and herb that offer complexity and depth. The finish picks up fresh earth and cedary, leathery nuances, along with an exotic spiciness. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.--California Cabernet '74/'84/'94 retrospective. 3,000 cases made.

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Classic Bordeaux flavors.