Chateau Pavie, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2010 Bardolino The mousse is crisp and

The mousse is crisp and elegant with a lively personality

Another step up is the non-vintage Pedro Ximénez from a 15-year-old solera

and the minerality only grows as you soak in the flint and limestone notes

sinewy tannins that will carry this wine for some time to come

is more easily accessible and slightly less powerful

Chateau Pavie, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, France 2010 Bardolino The mousse is crisp andDeep garnet in color, the 2010 Pavie delivers tantalizing suggestions of candied violets, star anise and tapenade over a core of prunes, blueberry compote, Morello cherries and fruitcake with touches of underbrush and bouquet garni. Full bodied, rich and exotically opulent, the palate has a rock solid texture of velvety tannins and bold freshness supporting the generous palate of black and blue berry preserves, finishing long and fragrant. 100 Pts