Pavie

Listen up: Old Bordeaux wines are my kryptonite—and these three bottles made for a perfect dinner, paired with grilled Chinese food. The ritual began with the 1985 Certan de May, a bottle that defied its age with a nose of leather, red meat, sour cherries, and dried rose petals. Decanted for 20 minutes, it unfolded like a slow-burn thriller, its palate offering red cherries, plums, and a light structure that felt almost youthful. The acidity was a bright, mouthwatering thread, tying the fruit to a finish that lingered with savory black tea notes. It was a graceful opener, setting the…