Château St Georges Côte Pavie 2012
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC
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One of the best value wines Bordeaux has to offer, we are thrilled to have an allocation of this prestigious Saint Emilion from Château Saint Georges Côte Pavie. It’s a fabulous kirsch and blackcurrant red from “a great terroir” (erobertparker.com).
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Wine Details
- Red - Medium to Full Bodied
France- Ruby Red With Hints Of Violet
- Merlot-based blend
- 10.5 Units
- 14% ABV
- 31 December 2030
Flavour Profile
Tasting notes
Densely structured, complex red fruit, blueberries and spice
Aroma
Raspberry aromas with a delicate touch of mint
The Wine
Steven Spurrier of Decanter Magazine wrote of the 2012s: “The word ‘cassis’ appears all over my notes to describe the Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon fruitiness.” Robert Parker rated the vintage “Outstanding. Early maturing and accessible.” All the more reason to snap up this Château Saint Georges Côte Pavie. It’s one of Saint Emilion’s prestigious Grand Cru Classé estates, owned by the Masson family since 1873, and with winemaking carefully scrutinised by consultant Alain Vauthier (owner of the appellation’s premier Château Ausone). The vineyards are very well sited – close to Pavie, Ausone and La Gaffelière, and planted on limestone and clay. You’ll find this bold fragrant Merlot and Cabernet Franc red ideal with rack of lamb or roast beef.
Steven Spurrier of Decanter Magazine wrote of the 2012s: “The word ‘cassis’ appe...
A sweet kiss of crushed raspberry, jammy black cherries, damp earth, charcoal and a hint of truffle
erobertparker.com
Review for the 2009
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