Château Pavie Decesse
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Château Pavie Decesse, a Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Émilion, is owned by Gérard Perse. Its 3.65-hectare vineyard, predominantly planted with Merlot, lies on the limestone plateau. The estate is renowned for its single cuvée and ageing in new oak.
Identity
Château Pavie Decesse is a winegrowing estate located in Saint-Émilion, in the Gironde. It is owned by Gérard Perse and managed by Laurent Lusseau.
History and philosophy
The origins of Château Pavie Decesse date back to 1885, when it was separated from the Pavie estate under the impetus of Ferdinand Bouffard. In February 1997, Gérard Perse acquired Château Pavie Decesse.
The appellations
Château Pavie Decesse produces wines under the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé appellation.
Flagship wines
The estate produces the Château Pavie Decesse cuvée. This wine undergoes 24 months of ageing in new oak barrels, contributing to its structure and aromatic complexity. Annual production is around 8,000 bottles.
Winemaking and ageing
The wines of Château Pavie Decesse benefit from extended ageing in new oak barrels for a period of 24 months.
Practical information
Château Pavie Decesse is located in Saint-Émilion (33330). For further information, the estate can be contacted by phone at +33 5 57 55 43 43 or by email at contact.pavie@perselatitudes.com.
The estate offers private cellar tours followed by a tasting of two wines (Château Pavie and Arômes de Pavie). This one-hour experience is available for groups of 2 to 12 people. Bookings can be made via https://www.wineactivities.net/api/1646647294805_q5en3dqyk/fr/#0.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the history of Château Pavie Decesse?
- Château Pavie Decesse was partitioned from the Pavie estate in 1885 under the leadership of Ferdinand Bouffard. In February 1997, Gérard Perse became the owner of this winegrowing estate.
- What are the characteristics of the Château Pavie Decesse vineyard?
- The Château Pavie Decesse vineyard covers 3.65 hectares. The vines, with an average age of 40 years, are planted on the Saint-Émilion limestone plateau, on a terroir composed of clays at the top of the Pavie slope. The grape variety distribution is dominated by Merlot (90%), complemented by Cabernet Franc (10%). Harvesting is carried out by hand.
- How are the wines of Château Pavie Decesse aged?
- The wines of Château Pavie Decesse undergo extended maturation, spending 24 months in new oak barrels. This ageing process imparts structure and aromatic complexity to the estate's wine.
- Does Château Pavie Decesse offer tours and tastings?
- Yes, Château Pavie Decesse offers private cellar tours followed by a tasting of two wines: Château Pavie and Arômes de Pavie. This one-hour experience is designed for groups of 2 to 12 people. Bookings are available.
The vineyard (terroir)
The vineyard of Château Pavie Decesse covers a total area of 3.65 hectares. The vines, averaging 40 years of age, are situated on the Saint-Émilion limestone plateau, with clay-limestone soils at the top of the Pavie slope.
The vineyard's grape varieties are predominantly Merlot (90%) and Cabernet Franc (10%). Harvesting is carried out entirely by hand.
- Appellations
- Saint-Émilion, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
- Commune
- Saint-Émilion
- Wine region
- Libournais
- Classification
- Grand Cru Classé (2022)
- Owner
- Gérard Perse
- Technical direction
- Laurent Lusseau
- Surface area
- 3.65 ha
- Grape varieties
- Merlot 90%, Cabernet Franc 10%
Practical information
- Address
- Dom. de Pavie, 33330 Saint-Émilion
- Phone
- +33 5 57 55 43 43
- Contact form
- Contact the estate
- Visits
- Visite privative des chais suivie d'une dégustation de 2 vins (Château Pavie et Arômes de Pavie). Durée : 1 heure. De 2 à 12 personnes.