ProducerSaint-Émilion
Château Pavie-Decesse
シャトー・パヴィ・ドゥセス
An opulent, mineral-rich Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.
Château Pavie-Decesse is a prestigious Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé estate in Bordeaux. Spanning just 3.65 hectares, it shares its exceptional limestone terroir and ownership with the famous Château Pavie. Planted with 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the estate produces opulent, deeply concentrated wines that beautifully balance rich dark fruit with mineral freshness and silky textures.
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Who Is This For?
Perfect for collectors who appreciate bold, opulent Right Bank Bordeaux with exceptional aging potential. It is ideal for those seeking the prestige of Château Pavie in an exclusive, micro-cuvée format.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What makes Château Pavie-Decesse unique among Saint-Émilion estates?
- Its uniqueness lies in its extremely small 3.65-hectare vineyard on the same prized limestone plateau (côtes) as Château Pavie, sharing ownership with the Perse family. This produces an exclusive, highly concentrated wine that reflects the purest expression of this exceptional terroir.
- What are the grape varieties used in Château Pavie-Decesse?
- The vineyard is planted with 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, producing a blend that emphasizes the rich, velvety texture of Merlot balanced by the structure of Cabernet Franc.
- How long is the wine aged, and what type of barrels are used?
- The wine is aged for 18 to 24 months in 80% to 100% new French oak barrels, depending on the vintage's characteristics, to enhance its complexity and structure.
- What food pairings are recommended for this wine, including Japanese cuisine?
- It pairs exceptionally well with rich meat dishes like roasted beef, venison, and duck, as well as Japanese dishes such as Wagyu sukiyaki or soy-glazed grilled eel (unagi kabayaki), which complement its sweet fruit and savory depth.