Pavie, owns several properties in the region, and also directs winery operations and makes wine for other well known estates. All of these wines express his commitment to balancing the traditional goals of finesse and terroir with the modern goals of power and fruit. Wines are listed in the order of presentation. The 55 attendees were asked to vote for their favorite wine in each flight. Each attendee was given one vote in each flight Where appropriate, the votes for the best wine of the event are listed in brackets.
Prices listed are retail, full mark- up, in New York City.
Notes are a combination of the speaker's and Jonathan Levine's. Not a typical sauvignon blanc as it lacks the grassy and herbal quality. Instead there are notes of almonds, vanilla, minerals and slate. Only 300 cases are produced. Bordeaux Superieur A lovely wine that is soft and supple.