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Pape Clément Blanc 2013 75cl

AOC | Graves, Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux | France
CHF 135.15
Critics scores
17 Rene Gabriel
Intensives, vanilliges Bouquet, Stachelbeeren, Nektarinen, ein Hauch von reifen Aprikosen. Im Gaumen zarte Harznoten im Extrakt, wirkt vielleicht etwas extrahiert vom Skin-Kontakt, hat deshalb gewisse Mukseln und wirkt eher asketisch denn weinig. Die Ansätze sind aber gut und die Vinifkationsart findet sicherlich genügend Anhänger. warten (2016 - 2024)
90 Robert Parker
The 2013 Pape Clement Blanc does not quite deliver the precision of the Smith-Haut-Lafitte Blanc 2013 this year, the oak is still quite pronounced and eroding some of the detail. The palate is well balanced with lime and citrus peel on the entry, hints of toffee apple emerging towards the finish that, again, feels a little oaky. I was hoping for more after the commendable 2013 Pape Clement Rouge, though it still might appeal to those who like their white Bordeaux with a hedonistic bent.
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Château Pape Clément
Château Pape Clément is one of the oldest Grand Cru Classé vineyards in Bordeaux. With a history dating back to the 13th century, the reputable château was established by Bertrand de Goth, the Archbishop of Bordeaux. Decades later, he became Pope in 1305 under the name Clement V, thus the château inherited his name. In 1939, the Montagne family acquired the estate, and it is now owned and run by wine enthusiast, Bernard Magrez. Hidden among the Pessac suburbs, the 32.5-hectare property is predominately dedicated to red wine production, with only 2.5-hectares planted to white varieties. Both wines represent some of the appellations best, the Pape Clément Rouge is a dense but approachable wine, while the small production of Pape Clément Blanc is an elegant, impressively complex, creamy new oak noted white. Today, the Château boasts the finest clarets in Pessac-Léognan, and continues to express with finesse the essence of their terroir.