Château Pavie 2001, heralded as a sensation by Robert Parker, is one of the great wines of the 2001 Bordeaux vintage.

Château Pavie is also one of Saint-Émilion’s leading châteaux. Dating back to the 19th Century it is situated on one of the district's most desirable plots in the hills south-east of the village of Saint-Émilion where orchards of peaches (pavies) once grew.

"One of the candidates for wine of the vintage ... again, the 2001 Pavie, from a magnificent south-facing vineyard planted primarily on limestone soil...After a six week maceration, it spent nearly 24 months in new oak prior to being bottled unfined and unfiltered. Some Bordeaux brokers think it might be even better than the 2000 Pavie, but I do not agree. The inky/ruby/purple-colored 2001 exhibits a tight but promising nose of crushed stones, a liqueur of blackberries, cherries, and black currants, and subtle smoke and licorice in the background. Powerful, with impressive elegance, fine harmony among its elements, a multi-layered texture, it has a finish that lasts for 50+ seconds. There is considerable tannin, but it is well-integrated.  A profound effort for the vintage, it is an example of a perfectionist proprietor pushing the envelope of quality." eRobertParker.com