Rating: 4.0/5
The Esprit de Pavie 2016 from Gérard Perse Viticulteur exhibits a deep ruby colour with clear clarity. With the nose, blackberry, black cherry, and blueberry aromas unfold, showing subtle hints of vanilla. On the palate, the wine displays a medium-plus body, with a medium tannin structure, moderate acidity, and a medium alcohol level, finished dry with a velvety texture.
At a glance
- Appearance: clear, deep, ruby
- Nose: medium; blackberry, black cherry, blueberry / vanilla
- Palate: Body medium plus, Acidity medium, Alcohol medium, Sweetness dry, Feel velvety, Flavour intensity medium
- Finish: medium
- Development: Fully Developed
- Readiness: drink now but it will age
- Balanced: yes
- Complex: yes
Food pairings
- Blackberry and brie tartlets
- Grilled lamb chops with black cherry glaze
- Roasted vegetable skewers with blueberry BBQ sauce
- Vanilla crème brûlée with shortbread
- Seared scallops with blackberry-balsamic reduction
- Spicy chorizo and black cherry tapenade crostini
- Creamy blueberry and goat cheese salad
- Herbed roasted chicken with black cherry compote