Château Pavie Decesse Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2006 750ml

Château Pavie Decesse Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2006 is one of Saint-Émilion's most celebrated estates, situated on the limestone plateau adjacent to the legendary Château Pavie and under the same ownership of Gérard Péresse. Classified as a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, it produces wines of remarkable concentration, depth, and longevity from its privileged position on the Côte de Pavie. The 2006 vintage on the Right Bank was a genuine success — producing wines of structure and complexity that have aged beautifully and are now at an ideal drinking window with many years still ahead.

Tasting Notes

• Aroma: Complex and inviting with ripe blackberry, dark cherry, liquorice, graphite, espresso, dark chocolate, and well-integrated oak
• Palate: Full-bodied and opulent with velvety tannins, layers of dark fruit and savoury spice, and a long, elegantly structured finish
• Finish: Long, refined, and persistently complex — a wine at or approaching its peak

Winemaking

• Predominantly Merlot with Cabernet Franc from Château Pavie Decesse's estate vineyards, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC, Bordeaux, France
• Sourced from the privileged limestone plateau of the Côte de Pavie — one of Saint-Émilion's most celebrated terroirs
• Vinified and aged in French oak under the direction of Gérard Péresse
• Crafted with the same philosophy and precision as the estate's neighbour, Château Pavie

Vineyard & Producer

Château Pavie Decesse is owned by Gérard Péresse, who also owns the legendary Château Pavie next door. Situated on the limestone plateau of Saint-Émilion, the estate benefits from one of the appellation's most privileged terroirs — producing wines of extraordinary concentration, depth, and ageing potential. The 2006 vintage is now fully mature and drinking beautifully, offering a rare opportunity to experience a great Saint-Émilion Grand Cru at its peak.

Food Pairing

• Roasted duck or game birds
• Rack of lamb or venison
• Truffle or mushroom-based dishes
• Aged hard cheeses

Serving & Cellaring

Decant for 1 hour before serving. Drinking beautifully now through 2030–2035. A wine at its peak — don't wait too long.