2022 Les Aromes de Pavie

An even split of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, the 2022 Aromes De Pavie is deeper ruby/plum-hued and has a rocking nose of red and black fruit intermixed with smoke tobacco, chocolate, graphite, and sappy herbs. It's wonderfully pure, has full-bodied richness, a real sense of limestone-like minerality, and a great finish. This brings richness and depth as well as length, elegance, and freshness. It will keep for two decades.

The 2022 Arômes de Pavie, is from a single parcel vineyard on the eastern side of the limestone plateau. It has a well-defined bouquet with black cherry, blueberry, marmalade and violet aromas. It's quite opulent, but I appreciate the delineation and brightness compared to the Clos Lunelles. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, blackberry and graphite touches. It's quite structured and charming on the finish, but will need a couple of years for time to shave its edges.

This is extremely aromatic with raspberry and cherry character. Vivid. Full-bodied with really fine tannins that are polished and very long. Fills your mouth. Plenty of fruit but not overwhelming. Creamy texture at the end. Give this three or four years to come around.