Château Pape Clément
Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Owes name to man of the cloth born in 1264, Bertrand de Goth, Bishop of Comminges, in the Pyrenees, later became Archbishop of Bordeaux in 1299. Blend, 57% Merlot, 38% Cab Sauv & 5% Petit Verdot & Cab Franc, aged in new French oak for 18 months. Pronounced youthful black fruit aromas with earthy baking spices. Blackberry & plum palate flavors with cedar & spice integrated with firm tannins, long ending, earthy oak with a mineral tang. Needs more bottle age! Tasting Sample!
Owes name to man of the cloth born in 1264, Bertrand de Goth, Bishop of Comminges, in the Pyrenees, later became Archbishop of Bordeaux in 1299. Blend, 57% Merlot, 38% Cab Sauv & 5% Petit Verdot & Cab Franc, aged in new French oak for 18 months. Pronounced youthful black fruit aromas with earthy baking spices. Blackberry & plum palate flavors with cedar & spice integrated with firm tannins, long ending, earthy oak with a mineral tang. Needs more bottle age! Tasting Sample!
Jan 19th, 2020
More refined , but needs time
More refined , but needs time
Mar 31st, 2014
This white never disappoints. The '13 is drinking well right now. The high price is supported by fine quality and ability to age. I'll buy again.
This white never disappoints. The '13 is drinking well right now. The high price is supported by fine quality and ability to age. I'll buy again.
Jan 14th, 2017Au nez, des arômes de litchi, de mangue, d'orange et de pêches séchées sont très fondus. La bouche, ronde et très aromatique, est sur la pâte de coing majoritairement. La faible acidité de ce vin développe un peu plus son gras et on perçoit un peu de vanille en fin de bouche. Quelle belle découverte !
Au nez, des arômes de litchi, de mangue, d'orange et de pêches séchées sont très fondus. La bouche, ronde et très aromatique, est sur la pâte de coing majoritairement. La faible acidité de ce vin développe un peu plus son gras et on perçoit un peu de vanille en fin de bouche. Quelle belle découverte !
Mar 21st, 2016
