52% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 18% Cabernet Sauvignon

Jeb Dunnuck: 95-97, James Suckling: 95-96, Vinous: 95-97

Jeb Dunnuck: The 2021 Château Pavie was one of the few wines in the vintage that got a big "wow" in my notes. Based on 52% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, it's a full-bodied, dense, powerful, beautiful 2021 with classic Pavie darker, richer fruits, notes of spicy oak, chocolate, and violets, ripe velvety tannins, and a great finish. It's not at the 2019 or 2020 level, but don't hold that against it. This is pure brilliance in 2021 and one of the wines of the vintage. 95-97+