Château Pavie-Decesse 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers concentration, richness and a pulpy sensation. It reveals notes of fleshy cassis / acidulous cassis, fleshy/acidulous blackberry and small notes of violet combined with a touch of fleshy / acidulous black cherry, fleshy / acidulous red berries, hints of flowers (cornflower, lily), licorice, chocolate as well as very discreet hints of green cardamom and an imperceptible hint of pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, elegant and offers juiciness, tension, a fine grain, density / concentration, a juicy / acidulous frame, a beautiful definition, a beautiful minerality, a small creaminess as well as greediness . On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/acidulous cassis, fleshy/acidulous blackberry and small notes of fleshy / acidulous raspberry associated with small touches of crunchy / acidulous blueberry, cornflowers as well as slight hints of licorice, caramelization and tonka bean. Tannins are elegant. Good length. There are slight hints of almond caramelized on the finish / persistence.