Tasting Notes

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The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 09 Feb 23
The white 2018 Pape Clement comes bounding out of the glass with notes of ripe grapefruit and juicy peaches, plus touches of cedar, honeyed toast and struck match. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is lively, with an oily texture and a long, tropical fruit finish.
Drinking Date: 2023 - 2030
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Inside Bordeaux Jane Anson - 09 Nov 21
A touch of reduction on the first nose, reflective of the increased sculpting and more pared-back architecture of the white wine in recent years. As it opens you get fleshy nectarine, citrus zest, fresh apple and lime blossom. A lovely wine, with presence and personalty. 14 months ageing, 15% in cement tanks, the rest in barrel. Harvest August 31 to September 18. Michel Rolland consultant.
Drinking Date: 2021 - 2036
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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 01 Mar 21
The 2018 Pape Clément Blanc is quite pretty and understated. Lemon confit, marzipan, white flowers, mint and chamomile all grace this wonderfully expressive dry white from proprietor Bernard Magrez. As with all of these wines, the Blanc is done in a less opulent style than in the past, an approach that works beautifully here.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2030
Pessac-Léognan Fine Wine

Pessac-Leognan

Pessac-Léognan, an esteemed Bordeaux appellation in the Graves region, is renowned for both red and white wines. The reds are elegant and complex, with earthy notes, blackcurrant, plum, tobacco, and graphite, supported by refined tannins and excellent ageing potential. The whites, primarily from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, are fresh, aromatic, and balanced, with citrus, tropical fruit, and floral notes, plus a creamy texture from barrel ageing. Top producers include Château Haut-Brion, Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Château Smith Haut Lafitte, and Château Pape Clément.