Peter Michael Winery

'L'Esprit des Pavots' Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.425 ratings

9.62 pro ratings

Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California, USA

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

9.5

Spectacular juice with the Fred Flintstone rib eye!

Spectacular juice with the Fred Flintstone rib eye!

Jul 10th, 2019

9.7

Dark cherry fruits and chocolate that fishing of with some fine spices. They linger on the palate long after the sip has been swallowed. Best US cab I have had in a while.

Dark cherry fruits and chocolate that fishing of with some fine spices. They linger on the palate long after the sip has been swallowed. Best US cab I have had in a while.

1 person found it helpfulDec 26th, 2015

9.5

Beautiful. Incredibly well balanced.

Beautiful. Incredibly well balanced.

May 7th, 2017

9.2

Les Pavots is more drinkable now than Au Paradis even though the latter has more lasting potential.

Les Pavots is more drinkable now than Au Paradis even though the latter has more lasting potential.

Feb 14th, 2017

9.7

I have always loved Peter Michael's wines and I love this one! This is their 2nd tier, a blend made from Bordeaux varietals from their Flagship wine. This is a sensational blend of 52% cab, 30% merlot, 14% cab franc, and 4% petit verdot. The Merlot helps balance this tremendous wine, which weighs in at a whopping 15.7% alcohol 😮 Found this bottle at a local sushi restaurant that was holding a 50% off any wine special. Got this baby for $89 a bottle! A Knights Valley wine at its best, drinking perfectly now!

I have always loved Peter Michael's wines and I love this one! This is their 2nd tier, a blend made from Bordeaux varietals from their Flagship wine. This is a sensational blend of 52% cab, 30% merlot, 14% cab franc, and 4% petit verdot. The Merlot helps balance this tremendous wine, which weighs in at a whopping 15.7% alcohol 😮 Found this bottle at a local sushi restaurant that was holding a 50% off any wine special. Got this baby for $89 a bottle! A Knights Valley wine at its best, drinking perfectly now!

Jul 31st, 2016

9.2

Fabulous cab - vey versatile, wish I could drink it more often.

Fabulous cab - vey versatile, wish I could drink it more often.

Jun 4th, 2016

9.4

Drinking with family in Los Angeles and it's a good wine. Les Pavots is much better

Drinking with family in Los Angeles and it's a good wine. Les Pavots is much better

Feb 19th, 2016

Jennifer Joensen

9.5

Lovely wine--decanted for several hours before enjoying. Crushed rock, vanilla and cola.

Lovely wine--decanted for several hours before enjoying. Crushed rock, vanilla and cola.

Oct 24th, 2015

9.3

Jim had this a year ago

Jim had this a year ago

Apr 7th, 2023

9.3

Jim had this a year ago

Jim had this a year ago

Mar 21st, 2023