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Château Pape Clément Blanc Grand Vin Pessac-Léognan 2018

Reviews

98 -James Suckling -

96 -Wine Enthusiast -

96 -Wine Spectator -

95 -Robert Parker's Wine Advocate -

The 2018 Blanc is a blend of 57% Sauvignon Blanc, 39% Sémillon and 4% Muscadelle. It was aged for around 14 months in 55% new and 45% second-fill French oak barrels. It races out of the gate with flamboyant scents of pineapple upside-down cake, lemon meringue pie and honey-drizzled peaches, plus suggestions of orange blossoms and yuzu peel. The medium to full-bodied palate has a decadent touch of oiliness to the texture with loads of spicy sparks to the tropical fruit layers, finishing long with a refreshing burst of zestiness. It's a richer expression, for sure, but it really works and it is seriously scrumptious.

94 -Jeb Dunnuck -

This estate has fashioned a pretty, elegant white in the vintage. Light gold-hued, with lots of pineapple, lemon curd, white flowers, and a touch of honeyed citrus and chalky minerality, the 2018 Château Pape Clement Blanc hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, solid depth of fruit, and a great finish. It doesn't match recent great vintages, but it's a balanced, layered, outstanding white to enjoy over the coming decade or so.

92 -Decanter -

Technical Details

Blend 50% Sauvignon blanc, 40% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon gris
Winemaker Bernard Magrez
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub Region Graves
Appellation Pessac-Léognan
Vineyard Estate vineyard from Château Pape Clément
Farming Method Terra Vitis Label and HVE3 Label (high environmental value 3th level)
Oak French oak barrels
Fermentation fermented in French oak barrels
Aging / Cooperage 16 months in French oak barrels with 15% aged in egg-shaped concrete tanks
Alcohol 14%

Château Pape Clément Blanc Grand Vin Pessac-Léognan 2018

Name: Château Pape Clément Blanc Grand Vin Pessac-Léognan 2018
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1014727
Price: 139.95 USD
Availability: InStock

White Bordeaux Blends | Bordeaux

JS98, WE96, WS96, WA95, JD94, DC92

Terra Vitis Label and HVE3 Label (high environmental value 3th level)

$250.00

$139.95

750ML

44% OFF RETAIL!

A unicorn of a white! Just 1,665 cases of this Sauvignon Blanc-dominant blend (57% SB, 39% Sémillon, 4% Muscadelle) exist, aged in French oak for around 14 months to build serious texture and length. Sadly, not enough to last long!

About The Producer

Château Pape Clément's history dates all the way back to the 13th century. It is one of the oldest estates in Bordeaux and is now surrounded by urban developments. The estate takes its name from the Archbishop of Bordeaux, Bertrand de Got, who became Pope Clemet V in 1305. In the 20th century, Paul Montagne bought the property and gradually built it back up to its prestige. The vineyard returned to its former rank and has stood the test of time. His descendants Leo Montagne and Bernard Magrez continue the tradition so that Château Pape Clément can continue to excite wine lovers today and tomorrow.

$250.00

$139.95

750ML

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