7 Ratings
Château Pape Clément Pessac-Léognan Blanc

Wine Details

Vineyard

Château Pape Clément

Varietal

Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris

Style

White

Region

Pessac-Léognan › Bordeaux › France

Wine Description

(2003 Vintage) Deep garnet. Some cedar is still apparent on the very youthful nose, slightly masking the otherwise attractive cranberry, plums and cassis fruit aromas with a whiff of cloves. The palate is well balanced with medium to high acidity and medium to firm, ripe, velvety tannins. Long finish.

Expert Reviews
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  • International Wine Cellar
    Rating: 91/100 - As reviewed by International Wine Cellar in Issue 126, May/June 2006 (bottled in February) Pale color. Sexy aromas of lemon drop and smoky oak, with a resiny note. Fat and rich in the mouth, with flavors of apple, minerals and spicy, vanillin oak. This is showing a sweetness and pliancy of texture in bottle that I did not find a year ago in barrel, but there's also a sensation of firm spine.
  • Robert Parker
    Rating: 94/100 - As reviewed by The Wine Advocate in Issue 171
  • Wine Advocate
    Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 165 on Jun-06