Peter Michael Les Pavots 2009
Country
USA
bottle size
750 ml
Wine Type
Red Wine
Wine Region
California - Sonoma County
Grape Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon
vintage
2009 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Alcohol
14.50%
characteristics
Body
Full
Full
Full
Acidity
Medium
Medium
Medium
Tannin
High
High
High
2009 [**VINTAGE MAY CHANGE]
Product Description
Les Pavots is Peter Michael’s flagship blend of red Bordeaux varietals from our Knights Valley Estate. While the blend varies from vintage to vintage, typically it is two thirds Cabernet Sauvignon with roughly equal parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot and a touch of Petit Verdot. Les Pavots captures an elegant refined expression of the terroir embracing the full spectrum of Cabernet family varietal expression with its trademark touch of herbes de provence. The name translates to “The Poppies” and is named after the California poppies that grow wild on our estate and are the inspiration for the winery’s logo.
wine score
96 points Wine Advocate
"The 2009 Les Pavots is absolutely fabulous. Mocha, espresso, spices, plums and blackberries are just some of the many notes that jump from the glass in this seamless, striking wine. The 2009 boasts exceptional textural finesse and tremendous class. In 2009 Les Pavots includes 22% Cabernet Franc, one of the highest percentages ever. It all works beautifully. The 2009 is firing on all cylinders. All of the vineyards in Les Pavots are now over 20 years old. In 2009 the blend is 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot."
Profile
Grape Blended
66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Cabernet Franc, 10% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot.
Palate
The complexity and intense character continue into the finish with a massive mouthfeel, lasting impressions on the palate and round, silky tannins.
Colour
Deep black with a ruby hue.
Aroma
layered bouquet of black cherry, licorice, black currant, blueberry pie, and blackberry combined with chocolate, vanilla, coffee, black tea, subtle spicy notes of cloves and cinnamon and its
Palate
The complexity and intense character continue into the finish with a massive mouthfeel, lasting impressions on the palate and round, silky tannins.
Wine Pairing
:Beef
:Lamb
:Cured Meat
:Hard Cheese
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