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Robert Parker 95 points "The 2005 Les Pavots (3,600 cases of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23%
Cabernet Franc, 12% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot) is a sensational
wine, with a style that suggests a hypothetical blend of a great
St.-Emilion and Pomerol. Chocolatey cassis notes intermixed with
incense, licorice, and a hint of black olive are present in this wine.
When it hits the palate, it comes across as very Pomerol-like, with
lushness, full body, and opulence. The tannins are sweet, the pH high,
and the wine gorgeously full, pure, dense, and long. It’s a terrific
example of non-interventionalist winemaking that has turned out a
beautiful, silky-textured wine that should age effortlessly for 15+
years. Like so many 2005s, this wine has really put on weight since I
tasted it last year.
This
121-acre estate with 114 producing acres of vineyard all located in
Knight’s Valley continues to be at the top of their game and I can’t
recommend the wines highly enough."
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