98 pts - Wine Advocate
["It appears consumers can’t go wrong with any 2005 with the word “Pavie” in its name. This outstanding terroir, elevated to Premier Grand Cru Classe status in St.-Emilion’s reclassification, is run with impeccable attention to detail by Nicolas Thienpont
95 pts - Wine Spectator
["Aromas of licorice and blackberry. Violets. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and lots of berry and cherry character. Is it better than 2003? We will see. This is monumental. Score range: 95-100 –JS WS"]
92 pts - Vinous
["(14.8% alcohol; 3.39 pH): Fully saturated deep ruby-red. Brooding aromas of cassis, plum, violet, minerals and aromatic herbs hint at knockout depth and purity. Dense, rich and multi-layered, showing great precision and a seamless texture to the painful