Château Pape Clément, Blanc, Pessac Léognan
    Château Pape Clément

    Château Pape Clément, Blanc, Pessac Léognan, 2018

    94/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    94/100
    The Wine Independent
    92/100
    Vinous
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    1. Last Few

      2018

      75cl

      DP

      £122.22

    Justerini & Brooks Tasting note

    A blend typically dominated by Sauvignon Blanc, with Sémillon and touches of Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle, this wine is rich full-bodied, and creamy on the palate with layers of pear, mango, and quince unfold seamlessly, enhanced by a chalky minerality and a touch of saline freshness. The oak is integrated with finesse, adding structure and a touch of spice,

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    Critic Reviews

    94/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    The white 2018 Pape Clement comes bounding out of the glass with notes of ripe grapefruit and juicy peaches, plus touches of cedar, honeyed toast and struck match. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is lively, with an oily texture and a long, tropical fruit finish.
    drinking window 2023 - 2030
    date of review 02/2023
    94/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    A touch of reduction on the first nose, reflective of the increased sculpting and more pared-back architecture of the white wine in recent years. As it opens you get fleshy nectarine, citrus zest, fresh apple and lime blossom. A lovely wine, with presence and personalty. 14 months ageing, 15% in cement tanks, the rest in barrel. Harvest August 31 to September 18. Michel Rolland consultant.
    drinking window 2021 - 2036
    date of review 11/2021
    92/100
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2018 Pape-Clément Blanc offers attractive scents of white flower, honeysuckle, tangerine and yellow plum that gently gains intensity with aeration. The palate is well balanced on the entry, displaying a waxy texture, but then it loses a little tension toward the finish. Nutty and smoky, quite forward and just missing the energy conveyed by the aromatics.
    drinking window 2021 - 2035
    date of review 03/2021

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Pessac Léognan
    abv:
    14%

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    This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.