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Château Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan 2016

Reviews

98 -James Suckling -

97 -Jeb Dunnuck -

Tasted on two separate occasions, the 2016 Château Pape Clément never failed to disappoint, offering a huge, powerful, full-bodied personality as well as beautiful notes of cassis, graphite, high-class cigar tobacco, asphalt, and graphite. About as sexy as it gets in the vintage, with silky tannins and loads of fruit, it’s perfectly balanced and has a great finish. The 2016 is a blend of 60% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon, and the balance Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, all raised in 60% new barrels. Drink 2022-2047.

96 -Vinous -

The 2016 Pape Clément bursts out of the glass, offering ripe blackberry, raspberry coulis, fresh mint and hints of licorice on the well-defined nose. It is perhaps a little more opulent than its peers, but unlike in the past, I don’t find it excessive. The palate is well balanced with supple tannin. There is a killer line of acidity and real panache toward a velvety, almost Pauillac-like finish armed with shimmering black fruit laced with graphite. Superb. Drink 2024-2050.

96 -The Wine Independent -

94 -Decanter -

Pape Clément retains its customary oak and black fruit impact on the nose in 2016, but without doubt they have sculpted the body. This has thrillingly bright dark berry fruits and a sharp shot of vitality that takes you through from beginning to end. Beautiful touches of minerality on the powerful palate, wrought into an elegant style without losing its texture and sense of depth. This is a step-change in many ways from the vintages where Pape Clément went all-out for power.

Technical Details

Blend 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc
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 30 to 40 days in 30-70 hl wooden vats
Aging / Cooperage 18 months in 90% oak barrels and 10% wooden foudres
Alcohol 14%

Château Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan 2016

Name: Château Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan 2016
Brand: First Bottle
SKU: 1014780
Price: 99.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Bordeaux Blends | Bordeaux

JS98, JD97, VN96, TWI96, DC94

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

$170.00

$99.95

750ML

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The first recorded harvest at Château Pape Clément took place in 1252, and the estate earned its name when the Archbishop of Bordeaux, Bertrand de Goth, became Pope Clement V in 1305. Bernard Magrez has owned it since 1983, and under his leadership the wines have reached a level that puts them among the finest in Pessac-Léognan. The 63-hectare vineyard sits on an exceptional hilltop of Pyrenean gravel, planted to 56% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot, aged in 70% new French oak. The 2016 is a blend of 50% Merlot and 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, drawing spectacular reviews: James Suckling 98, Jeb Dunnuck 97, Vinous 96, Decanter 94. James Suckling called it "almost literally breathtaking," describing stunning concentration, perfectly ripe blackcurrant, extremely fine tannins, and a super-long, polished finish. The price here is exceptional. Grab it while you can.

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.

$170.00

$99.95

750ML

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