{"product_id":"2022-peter-michael-lesprit-des-pavots","title":"2022 Peter Michael Red Wine L'Esprit des Pavots","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Vinous \u003c\/strong\u003e- \u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 L'Esprit des Pavots is absolutely gorgeous. Bold, juicy and forward, the 2022 is such a charmer. A blast of super-ripe dark red cherry fruit, mocha, truffle, spice, new leather, licorice and new oak makes a strong opening statement. In many vintages, L'Esprit is more aromatic and savory, but the 2022 is all about fruit. The blend is 53% Au Paradis and 47% Les Pavots. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOften thought of as the \u003cstrong\u003emore approachable sibling to Peter Michael’s flagship Les Pavots\u003c\/strong\u003e, L’Esprit des Pavots combines fruit from the estate’s \u003cstrong\u003eLes Pavots Vineyard in Knights Valley with Au Paradis in Oakville\u003c\/strong\u003e. The 2022 blend is \u003cstrong\u003e59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it considerably more Cabernet-driven structure than some previous vintages. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 is \u003cstrong\u003erich, plush and unabashedly Californian\u003c\/strong\u003e, opening with \u003cstrong\u003ecassis, blackberry, black cherry and ripe plum\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by violet, black olive, black tea, cedar, baking spice and hints of graphite. The palate is full-bodied and fleshy, with \u003cstrong\u003eround, generous tannins and a velvety texture\u003c\/strong\u003e, but enough freshness to prevent all that ripe fruit from becoming ponderous. Peter Michael specifically characterizes 2022 as a fleshy vintage that is approachable young but capable of expanding with bottle age. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompared with the \u003cstrong\u003e2023 Les Pavots\u003c\/strong\u003e, L’Esprit is the easier-going wine: \u003cstrong\u003emore fruit-forward, softer and earlier drinking\u003c\/strong\u003e, whereas Les Pavots has greater mountain structure, complexity and long-term cellar potential. That's exactly the role Peter Michael intends L'Esprit to play. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinny:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eA gorgeous, plush Bordeaux blend from Peter Michael—cassis, blackberry and ripe black cherry layered with violets, black olive, cedar and baking spice. Full-bodied and luxurious, with supple tannins and enough freshness to keep all that richness beautifully balanced. Think of it as Les Pavots’ more immediately seductive little brother: serious pedigree without having to wait a decade to enjoy it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"CHAMBERS AND CHAMBERS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31851372019785,"sku":"95650000235","price":139.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0044\/7165\/2425\/files\/PeterMichaelRedWineL_EspiritdesPavots_8a65caed-81bf-44af-a98f-78331f61b321.png?v=1752773633","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagewinemerchants.com\/products\/2022-peter-michael-lesprit-des-pavots","provider":"Vintage Wine Merchants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}