Introduction
The Peter Michael Les Pavots Knights Valley 3 Liter 2021 is a flagship Bordeaux-style blend. This 3-liter bottle is perfect for a large celebration or for cellaring. The large format ensures a slow, graceful aging process. “Les Pavots” means “The Poppies,” a name given by Lady Michael for the wildflowers on the hillside. This proprietary blend includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. The grapes are grown on the steep slopes of Mount Saint Helena. The 2021 vintage had a long, mild growing season. This yielded small, concentrated grapes. The result is a wine with exceptional depth, power, and aging potential.
Character Description
Peter Michael Les Pavots Knights Valley 3 Liter 2021 has a deep garnet-purple color. The bouquet is complex and aromatic. It features black currant, blueberry liqueur, and blackberry crumble. Dark fruit notes are supported by layers of lilac, graphite, wild sage, and crushed rock minerality. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and powerful. It has a dense core of black and blue fruit. Clay-textured tannins and bright acidity provide a fresh, commanding structure. The finish is long and expansive. It leaves a lasting impression of rich fruit and savory notes.
Perfect Pairings
This structured Bordeaux blend is made for robust and elegant dishes. Its rich fruit and firm tannins pair well with red meats. Try it with grilled ribeye steak, roasted leg of lamb, or braised short ribs. It also pairs beautifully with earthy flavors like mushroom and truffle risotto. Hard, aged cheeses like Cheddar or Gruyère are also a great match. For best results, decant this wine to allow its aromatics to fully open up.
About the Winery
Sir Peter Michael founded the winery in 1982. His vision was to create world-class wines based on French traditions. The winery’s philosophy is “mountain vineyards, classical winemaking, limited production.” This focus on meticulous viticulture and non-interventionist winemaking allows the vineyard’s unique character to shine. The Les Pavots blend proves this philosophy, showcasing remarkable power, finesse, and age-worthiness.
