2017 Saint Georges Cote Pavie
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The texture here is a little lighter than the 2016, with a cool vintage character, linear and drawn out, although still with the signature muscular taut tannins and black cherry fruits that this estate specialises in. Aged in a mix of 225l and 400l oak barrels, with well-handled oak that has been dialed down from numerous older vintages here, when it can dominate the palate. Ready to drink earlier than the 2016 or 2018, and an enjoyable wine that delivers fresh acidities alongside St Emilion glamour. Consultants Stephane Derenoncourt and Hannah Fiegenschuh.
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James Suckling
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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A blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Côte Pavie leaps from the glass with bold stewed plums, blackberry preserves and redcurrant jelly scents plus suggestions of cigar box, cedar and bay leaves. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has impressive weight and density, framed by ripe, rounded tannins and background freshness, finishing long and savory.
From a great terroir just beside Chateau Pavie and showing better from bottle than barrel, the 2017 Chateau Saint Georges (Cote Pavie) (80/20 Merlot and Cabernet Franc) spent 16 months in just 30% new barrels. It offers a textbook bouquet of black raspberries, white flowers, truffle, and flower incense that carries to a medium to full-bodied 2017 with plenty of tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and outstanding length. It's a terrific release from this estate, which appears to be on the upswing. It needs a solid 3-4 years of bottle age yet should evolve gracefully for 15 years or more.
Very sophisticated with a full body, fresh acidity, chewy tannins and a long yet savory finish. Regal and dialed-in, and the tannin quality is very velvety despite the concentrated fruit.
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Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Dry