| Pavie 2005 • June 2006 | PAVIE
1st Great Classified Growth
2005 Vintage
Situation :
The vineyard is situated on a slope rising from 30 metres to as much as 110 metres above sea level. South-east to west facing.
Surface area :
37 hectares (91.39 acres)
Soil :
- Plateau : limestone
- Mid-slope : clay
- Foot of slope : gravel
Density of plantation :
5,500 plants per hectare.
Grape varieties :
- 70% Merlot
- 20% Cabernet Franc
- 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Average age of the vines :
43 years
Yield :
30-35 hectolitres per hectare
Vineyard management :
Environmentally-friendly sprays, low yields, crop thinning, de-leafing.
Growing season data :
- Flowering from June 1 to June 6, 2005
- Colour change of grapes from August 2 to 8, 2005
2005 Harvest :
From the 23rd September to 3rd October 2005
Vinification :
Vatting period of 4 to 5 weeks, according to the plots, in twenty
80 hectolitre oak vats,
Alcoholic fermentation in vats,
Malo-lactic fermentation in barrels,
Ageing in 100% new barrels for 24 months.
Blending :
Identical to the mix of grape varieties.
Production :
Around 90,000 bottles. No second wine.
Contact
Château Pavie SCA – Domaine de Pavie - 33330 Saint-Emilion
Tel : +33 (0) 557 554 343 – Fax : +33 (0) 557 246 399
E-mail : contact@vignoblesperse.com
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