Château Pape Clément
Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
The 07 Bordeaux’s have turned out better than critically reviewed young for many quality producers. I became aware of that in 2014 when I had the 07 Smith Haut-Lafitte at the property with beef stroganoff prepared by their chef at lunch. I wouldn’t hold the 07’s as long as I would hold many other vintages but drinking beautifully now.
Nose show’s floral, slightly ruby to baked fruits of; blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries, raspberries on the glass edge, touch of pomegranate, tobacco leaf, excellent, soft graphite, dark, rich, moist, forest floor with dry leaves, notes of steeped tea, touch of black licorice, wet clay, limestone minerals, mixed dark berry cola, vanillin, light, fresh herbaceous notes, understated cinnamon & nutmeg, gentle, dark spice, sandalwood with fresh & withering dark, blue, purple forals.
The palate/mouthfeel is ruby, lush and pretty. Crazy beautiful. Blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries, a touch of purple fruits, raspberries on the glass edge, touch of pomegranate, candied tarriness, tobacco leaf, excellent, soft graphite, dark, rich, moist, forest floor with dry leaves, saline, notes of steeped tea, touch of black licorice, wet clay, limestone minerals, dry soil, dry river stones, crushed rocks, mixed dark berry & cherry cola, red licorice, vanillin, light, fresh herbaceous notes, understated cinnamon & nutmeg, gentle, dark spice, sandalwood with fresh & withering dark, blue, purple forals. Beautiful acidity. The lush finish is well balanced, nice structure even mix of fruit & earth and lasts two-minutes.
Great pair with the Allen Brothers Cowgirl Bone-in Ribeye.
Photos of Chateau Pape Clement’s magnificent property.
The 07 Bordeaux’s have turned out better than critically reviewed young for many quality producers. I became aware of that in 2014 when I had the 07 Smith Haut-Lafitte at the property with beef stroganoff prepared by their chef at lunch. I wouldn’t hold the 07’s as long as I would hold many other vintages but drinking beautifully now.
Nose show’s floral, slightly ruby to baked fruits of; blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries, raspberries on the glass edge, touch of pomegranate, tobacco leaf, excellent, soft graphite, dark, rich, moist, forest floor with dry leaves, notes of steeped tea, touch of black licorice, wet clay, limestone minerals, mixed dark berry cola, vanillin, light, fresh herbaceous notes, understated cinnamon & nutmeg, gentle, dark spice, sandalwood with fresh & withering dark, blue, purple forals.
The palate/mouthfeel is ruby, lush and pretty. Crazy beautiful. Blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries, a touch of purple fruits, raspberries on the glass edge, touch of pomegranate, candied tarriness, tobacco leaf, excellent, soft graphite, dark, rich, moist, forest floor with dry leaves, saline, notes of steeped tea, touch of black licorice, wet clay, limestone minerals, dry soil, dry river stones, crushed rocks, mixed dark berry & cherry cola, red licorice, vanillin, light, fresh herbaceous notes, understated cinnamon & nutmeg, gentle, dark spice, sandalwood with fresh & withering dark, blue, purple forals. Beautiful acidity. The lush finish is well balanced, nice structure even mix of fruit & earth and lasts two-minutes.
Great pair with the Allen Brothers Cowgirl Bone-in Ribeye.
Photos of Chateau Pape Clement’s magnificent property.
49% Cabernet Sauvignon 46% merlot 3% Cabernet Franc 2% petit Verdot
49% Cabernet Sauvignon 46% merlot 3% Cabernet Franc 2% petit Verdot
Jun 15th, 2015This 2007 is really in a great place right now.
This 2007 is really in a great place right now.
Mar 4th, 2015
Clear, day bright and medium ruby, medium plus concentration and medium plus viscosity.
Clean, medium plus intensity aromas of black berry, black cherry, red cherry, wet clay, tea leaf, lather, anise.
Dry, medium body and medium plus alcohol, medium plus acidity and medium tannin, long finish and medium plus complexity. This wine is very well balance, good potential .$1440
Clear, day bright and medium ruby, medium plus concentration and medium plus viscosity.
Clean, medium plus intensity aromas of black berry, black cherry, red cherry, wet clay, tea leaf, lather, anise.
Dry, medium body and medium plus alcohol, medium plus acidity and medium tannin, long finish and medium plus complexity. This wine is very well balance, good potential .$1440
Blind 2007 tasting. Group 2nd, my 5th. I pegged this for Napa! Pepper, cherries, vanilla, and warmer than the other wines.
Blind 2007 tasting. Group 2nd, my 5th. I pegged this for Napa! Pepper, cherries, vanilla, and warmer than the other wines.
Nov 17th, 2018
Nez complet boîte à tabac cuir cassis
Belle équilibre sur le 2007 à boire
le 2006 à faire vieillir
Nez complet boîte à tabac cuir cassis
Belle équilibre sur le 2007 à boire
le 2006 à faire vieillir
Off year Pape Clement @ £76 but one of the best in 07 😁 & drinking lovely today 👍
🍇 51% Cab S, 46% Mer, 2% Pet V & 1% Cab F
🍷 Opaque ruby
👃 Flinty mineral & gravel stones oozing through crushed pencil lead in dirty blackcurrant & dark mashed plum w/ soggy earth, farmyard & soft oak
👄 Med body of rich ripe blackcurrant & dark plum in earthy mocha & liquorice infused with crushed mineral rocks
🎯 Med+ dirty dark fruits surrounded with mocha, liquorice & minerals
Off year Pape Clement @ £76 but one of the best in 07 😁 & drinking lovely today 👍
🍇 51% Cab S, 46% Mer, 2% Pet V & 1% Cab F
🍷 Opaque ruby
👃 Flinty mineral & gravel stones oozing through crushed pencil lead in dirty blackcurrant & dark mashed plum w/ soggy earth, farmyard & soft oak
👄 Med body of rich ripe blackcurrant & dark plum in earthy mocha & liquorice infused with crushed mineral rocks
🎯 Med+ dirty dark fruits surrounded with mocha, liquorice & minerals
Des arômes poivrés, toastés, fumés et de café. La bouche est ronde, souple avec des tanins fondus. Quel vin !
Des arômes poivrés, toastés, fumés et de café. La bouche est ronde, souple avec des tanins fondus. Quel vin !
Mar 21st, 2016