1982 Pavie
By Chateau Pavie
1982 Pavie from Chateau Pavie, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux
The 1982 vintage from the historic slopes of Saint-Émilion resonates with a narrative that sings of excellence, an encomium of the year's harmonious climatic grace. Among these champions, 1982 Pavie from Château Pavie emerges as a quintessential expression of the terroir and the masterful cultivation of its Merlot-centric blend.
Iconic Vintage, Exceptional Pedigree
The 1982 vintage in Bordeaux is heralded as one of the greats, marked by optimally ripened grapes and wines of remarkable concentration. 1982 Pavie encapsulates this exceptional year with a symphony of exquisite maturity that is intoxicating to both the palate and the mind. Unlike many of its contemporaries, this wine continues to defy time, revealing layers that affirm its status as a venerable investment selection.
Depth and Complexity: A Connoisseur’s Delight
In sampling the 1982 Pavie, one is struck by its undiminished depth, where a cornucopia of olfactory treasures abounds. With each swirl and sniff, one encounters a medley of dark fruit compotes interlaced with wisps of tobacco, leather, and an earthy truffle patina that is evocative of Saint-Émilion's fabled limestone bedrock.
Upon the palate, this aged Merlot marquetry presents a kaleidoscopic grandeur: opulent yet impeccably structured tannins drape effortlessly over the tongue while tantalising hints of spice and cedar lend an aristocratic poise to its lasting finish.
For astute wine investors or collectors pursuing vinous masterpieces with proven longevity and increasing scarcity, 1982 Pavie is a cornerstone – emblematic of an era that numerous Bordeaux enthusiasts consider paradisiacal.
The gravitas carried by this iconic wine from Château Pavie mirrors the historic reputation Saint-Émilion holds within viticulture. This aged marvel persuasively articulates why fine Bordeaux wines remain at the pinnacle for those seeking multifaceted investment-grade bottles in their collection.
A consummate testimonial to an extraordinary vintage and venerable terroir, 1982 Pavie stands as a beacon for investors seeking to add not simply a wine but a cherished historical narrative to their cellar.
Current market price
$4,210.00
12x75cl
Highest score
88
POP score
315
Scores and tasting notes
This great terroir, which is basically within a suburb on the southern outskirts of Bordeaux only 2-3 miles from Haut Brion and La Mission Haut Brion, is just over 100 acres.
Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #183 June 2009
This fully mature 1982 displays a weedy, herbaceous character interwoven with notions of earth, fruitcake, cherry jam, and spice box. Representative of the old style Pavies, it is moderately endowed, with ripe tannin, but not a great deal of concentration. It needs to be consumed over the next 2-4 years. Release price: ($150.00/case)
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 29 June 2009
Tasted at Pebbles/Zachy's 1982 dinner in Hong Kong. This is a slightly better bottle than ones that I have encountered in the past. Here, the Pavie 1982 has a 'strict' bouquet that is almost Left Bank in personality: earthy, leathery with graphite notes with touches of cedar and pine infusing the broody black fruit. The palate is very conservative and foursquare with dry tannins, whilst the finish is muffled and attenuated. It's not a bad wine by any means and I would happily drink a bottle. But it is patently a different wine from the one produced nowadays. Tasted November 2012.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Jan 2013