2019 Peter Michael Les Pavots [JS99][JD98][JD98][V96][WA94][WS93]

Producer: Peter Michael  Region: Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California Blend: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot Year: 2019  James Suckling, 99 Points  "This is very perfumed with blackberry and pine-cone aromas, as well as raspberries and black cherries. Full-bodied with firm, velvety tannins that are tight-grained. Creamy and beautiful. Currant and graphite flavors come through. Lightly chewy at the end. 60% cabernet sauvignon, 21% merlot, 14% cabernet franc and 5% petit verdot. Drink after 2025."  Jeb Dunnuck, 98 Points  "The 2019 Les Pavots is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, and the remainder Petit Verdot. It has unfolding layers of dark minerals, with graphite, boysenberry liqueur, and fresh leather. The palate is expressive of its mountain fruit, with more gripping structure but no harsh edges. This is a remarkable wine to hold a few years and enjoy over the following two decades."  Vinous, 96 Points  "