The idea had long been stirring in the minds of Gerard Perse and his son-in-law Henrique Da Costa. Like the harvest of grapes, diverse civilizations have gathered honey since antiquity. Honey exists in great variety, with an abundance of aromas and flavors expressing the complexity of different terroirs.
At Château Pavie, with its micro-terroirs of expressive character, bees benefit from a rich flo...
Gérard Perse and his family...
Gérard Perse is not a lifelong member of the wine establishment. He was born in Paris, as were several generations of his family before him.
It was during travels to the Bordeaux region that he fell in love with Saint-Emilion and its beautiful countryside.
Little by little the idea took hold: become a winemaker, follow the rhythm of the passing seasons.After much consideration Gérard Perse and his wife C...
The vineyard can be divided into three clearly-identified terroirs:
- The limestone plateau, situated around 85 meters above the Dordogne. Profile: white lithic limestone (white limestone soil on "starfish limestone”).
- The hillside, situated around 55 meters above the Dordogne. Profile: finely-textured brown limestone on Fronsadais molasse (heavy clay-limestone soil).
- The foothills, situated around 35 meters above the Dordo...
A beautiful ensemble of stone and flowers faces the vineyard landscape. The entire space is organized around a monumental hall, and from the entrance the tone is set with a subtle measure of modern restraint and Bordeaux classicism.
The central area plays with space and natural light. Like the vines, the large glass façade captures the sun's rays, offering a magnificent view of the hillside vineyard. This is "the most beautiful spot in Sain...
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