Chateau Pavie

Château Pavie is one of the most renowned wine estates in the Saint-Émilion appellation of the Bordeaux region, whose name has become synonymous with the quality and intensity of modern right-bank wines. It is among the few estates classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé A, the highest rank in the Saint-Émilion classification, first awarded in 2012 and confirmed in 2022, distinguishing it among the elite names of Bordeaux.

The history of the estate dates back to Roman times, when vines were already planted on the slopes of Côte Pavie. It is one of the oldest documented vineyards in the Bordeaux region. The estate takes its name from the peach orchards that once grew nearby, and over time this site developed into one of the most important centers of winemaking in Saint-Émilion.

The modern history of Château Pavie began in the late 19th century, when Ferdinand Bouffard brought together several smaller properties into a single estate, which later became the foundation of the current vineyard structure. Throughout the 20th century the estate changed owners and styles, but a significant transformation in quality began only in 1998, when Gérard Perse acquired Château Pavie. The vineyards were replanted, soil management and vineyard practices were modernized, and winemaking was refocused toward an expressive and textural style.