Château Pavie CB Saint-Émilion 1er GCC AOP 2019

Château Pavie, 1er Grand Cru Classé A of Saint-Émilion, extends over 37 hectares southeast of the village. A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grown on clay-limestone soils. Vinified in temperature-controlled wooden vats with 38 days of maceration, then aged 80% in new barriques.

Who produces Château Pavie CB Saint-Emilion 1er GCC AOP 2019?

Château Pavie, 1^er Grand Cru Classé A of the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, extends over 37 hectares southeast of the village of Saint-Émilion. The average age of the vineyard is 48 years, with a yield of 29 hl/ha.

On what terroir is Château Pavie CB Saint-Emilion 1er GCC AOP 2019 produced?

The vineyard is divided into two main soil types. The limestone "plateau", located about 85 meters above the Dordogne, features clay-limestone soil resting on asterian limestone. The "mid-slope" area, at about 55 meters, consists of fine-textured brown clay-limestone soil.

How is Château Pavie CB Saint-Emilion 1er GCC AOP 2019 vinified and aged?

The grapes are harvested by hand and sorted. Vinification takes place in 21 temperature-controlled wooden vats, with 38 days of maceration. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques. Aging is carried out 80% in new barriques and 20% in barriques that have previously held wine.