"The second wine, which is called L'Esprit des Pavots, is a noteworthy wine. The 2004 is soft, round, and a blend of 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc, 17% Merlot, and the rest Petit…

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"The second wine, from lots culled out from Les Pavots, is called LEsprit des Pavots. The 2006 LEsprit (45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot) is soft,…

"The 2016 L'Esprit des Pavots is a blend of 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Franc and 9% Petit Verdot. Very deep garnet-purple colored, it's scented of black cherries, warm…

"Made from a selection of the lots considered not rich enough for Les Pavots, the 2012 LEsprit des Pavots is a 1,710-case blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit…

"Blended of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 21% Merlot and 6% Petit Verdot, the 2015 L'Esprit des Pavots sports a deep garnet-purple color and gregarious nose that is opulent, plummy,…

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