Arômes de Pavie

Originally named a Premier Grand Cru Classé (B) in the 1955 classification of Saint-Émilion wines, it was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé (A) status in the 2012 iteration. It is known for its Merlot-dominant grand vin. 
The 37-hectare (91-acre) Pavie estate lies just east of Saint-Émilion town, sitting on the southern edge of the Saint-Émilion plateau. The estate vineyards have a coveted position, enjoying both the limestone bedrock of the plateau and the south-facing slope that both drains excess water and gets excellent exposure to the sun.

Arômes de Pavie is a second wine from the Estate, renamed from Tour Simard in 2005. This is made from younger vines with an average age of less than 10 years.

Deep colored. Fresh intense dark cherry, liquorice aromas. Plush creamy with dense fruit and velvety tannins. Builds up rich and inky with cedar vanilla oak. Modern wine showing amazing density, extract and persistent acidity.