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JAMES SUCKLING: "The depth and intensity is really out of this world. The richness is there, but it's all in balance and has an almost weightless feel to it. It's medium- to full-bodied with purity and definition, and the magic of limestone soils keeps the pH low, giving energy, bright acidity and verve. Terrific young red. 51% merlot, 32% cabernet franc and 17% cabernet sauvignon."
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FALSTAFF: "Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Einladende dunkle Beerenfrucht, Brombeeren, frische Kirschen, zarte Edelholzwürze, kandierte Orangenzesten sind unterlegt. Saftig, engmaschig, reife dunkle Beeren, integrierte, tragende Tannine, lebendig strukturiert, kalkige Frische, bleibt gut haften, rotbeerige Nuancen im Abgang, ein lebendiger, animierender Stil, keine Spur von Opulenz, salziger Nachhall, gute Länge und sicheres Reifepotenzial."
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DECANTER: "Aromatic nose, clean and clear, lovely pristine black and red fruits, some dark chocolate with violets, graphite and liquorice. Gorgeous succulence, this is so clear and crystalline with some juicy strawberry and bitter orange. A touch of tension gives the backbone and structure - great direction and movement from start to finish. Poised and piercing - so direct - I love the finesse and refinement, everything feels so elegant. Layered and complex but with zing, a sense of life and tons of energy. Still compact, no doubt, as you'd expect but tannins are fine and the wine has been well constructed - this will be delicious. An impressive showing for Pavie in 2023. 3.66pH."
