Wine Advocate # 180 Dec 2008 Robert Parker 96 Drink: 2008 - 2018 $145-$235 (175) The 2006 Les Pavots (a 2,730-case blend of 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Merlot and Petit Verdot) exhibits big notes of chocolate fudge intermixed with dark berry fruit, forest floor, underbrush, and some smoky oak. The wine is full-bodied, with remarkable intensity, low acidity, and a fleshy, opulent mouthfeel. This wine should drink well for 15-20+ years.
PETER MICHAEL Les Pavots Knights Valley 2006 Score: 95 Release Price: $175 Current Auction Price: $121 Country: California Region: Sonoma Issue: Oct 31, 2009 Designation: Collectibles Supple-textured and harmonious, with layers of ripe plum, currant, black licorice, cedar and cigar box that are evenly distributed. Rich and full-bodied without being heavy, this retains its focus and elegance, ending with a long, graceful finish and an espresso bean note. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2010 through 2016. 2,730 cases made. –JL