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. - Robert Parker (12/2008)
Dense and concentrated, delivering a tasty mix of savory currant, charry oak, tobacco leaf and dried herb notes, with a hint of bitter chocolate. In the end, wood is the dominant flavor and earthiness the texture. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot.—2006 California Cabernet blind retrospective (December 2015). Drink now. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 2,730 cases made. — JL (11/2016)
(77% cabernet sauvignon, 13% cabernet franc, 8% merlot and 2% petit verdot) Glass-staining ruby. Powerful aromas of red- and blackcurrant, with deeper cherry compote, tobacco and candied licorice emerging with air. Very rich but surprisingly graceful, offering sweet red and dark berry flavors, velvety texture and a suave floral pastille quality. Tightens up on the finish, which repeats the redcurrant and licorice notes and simply refuses to let up. This wine's depth and linear character are something else. There is more cabernet sauvignon in this Pavots than in any previous bottling, according to Nick's brother Luc, who still consults here.- Stephen Tanzer (05/2009)
Producer: Peter Michael Winery
Vintage: 2006
Varietal: Proprietary Red
Country: USA
Region: CA - North Coast (Napa,Sonoma)
Sub-Region: Sonoma
Appellation: Knights Valley
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