ClassificationSaint-Emilion Premier Grand Cru Classe A (2022 classification)
VarietalsMerlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Hectares37 ha
OwnerGerard and Chantal Perse
WinemakerNicolas Labenne
Founded1998
TastingHotel de Pavie on-site with two Michelin-starred restaurant.
NeighbourhoodSaint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC

Signature wines: chateau-pavie, aromes-de-pavie

Scores: Wine Advocate 100 (2000), James Suckling 100 (2015)

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Location

Address: Chateau Pavie, 33330 Saint-Emilion, France, Bordeaux

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