Peter Michael Winery Estate Vineyards Les Pavots Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2007

$215

The 2007 Les Pavots, a Bordeaux varietal blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot, is brilliant. Its opaque purple color is accompanied by gorgeously complex aromas of melted chocolate, espresso roast, blackberries, and cassis. Full-bodied with a superb texture, a subtle note of oak, and fabulous concentration, it is more reminiscent of a Right Bank Bordeaux than one expects with this much Cabernet Sauvignon in the blend. A thirty-year wine, its impeccable balance and the sweetness of its tannins make it accessible already. Robert Parker

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Red Wine
Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA
Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
750ml
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Ratings on Delectable

David L Delectable Pro

Still needs a 30 minute decanting . It will show off at that point. Very good... not great.

Still needs a 30 minute decanting . It will show off at that point. Very good... not great.

9.2

Reilly Brock Delectable Pro

Wow.

Wow.

9.2

Alvaro Bustillos

Koze 10/16

Koze 10/16

9.3

Alvaro Bustillos

2/2007

2/2007

9.4

Kevin Wehler

What a treat, huge wine for a blend

What a treat, huge wine for a blend

9.3

Mike Mayer

An excellent example of just how good Napa Bordeaux blends can be. The nose is subtle with hints of cassis, licorice and cigar box. Lots of fruit on the palate with tastes of blueberries, allspice, some earthiness, and a little licorice. The tannins have done their dance with the acidity and are unbelievably integrated and balanced. An outstanding wine.

An excellent example of just how good Napa Bordeaux blends can be. The nose is subtle with hints of cassis, licorice and cigar box. Lots of fruit on the palate with tastes of blueberries, allspice, some earthiness, and a little licorice. The tannins have done their dance with the acidity and are unbelievably integrated and balanced. An outstanding wine.

9.4

Richard Adams

Maybe had an off bottle. Kind of out of balance. Tons of saturated fruit but no acidity or tannins left. Had a fortified quality to it with too much syrupy Merlot dominating. 2001, not '07.

Maybe had an off bottle. Kind of out of balance. Tons of saturated fruit but no acidity or tannins left. Had a fortified quality to it with too much syrupy Merlot dominating. 2001, not '07.

8.8

Julie Kang

2007

2007

9.3

Alvaro Bustillos

Koze cumple mama 10/18/16

Koze cumple mama 10/18/16

9.2

Sean Smith

And we wind things down with this gem. Everything you could ask for in a premier cab - dark red fruits, vanilla, and even some truffle. Perfectly balanced after 2 hours of decanting by the expert staff at the French Laundry. Unforgettable experience.

And we wind things down with this gem. Everything you could ask for in a premier cab - dark red fruits, vanilla, and even some truffle. Perfectly balanced after 2 hours of decanting by the expert staff at the French Laundry. Unforgettable experience.

9.4
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