96 Robert Parker
I am not sure what the exact blend is for the 2012 Pape Clément, but it has a light gold color and is a gorgeously full-bodied, multi-dimensional wine with great texture in its notes of rose petal, honeysuckle, crystallized/caramelized tropical fruits, mandarin orange and honeyed lemon. Aged 15 months in mostly new French oak, this is another brilliant achievement for proprietor Bernard Magrez from this tiny white wine vineyard, although I would rate it slightly below his perfect 2009. Anticipated maturity: now-2030.
96 Robert Parker
I am not sure what the exact blend is for the 2012 Pape Clément, but it has a light gold color and is a gorgeously full-bodied, multi-dimensional wine with great texture in its notes of rose petal, honeysuckle, crystallized/caramelized tropical fruits, mandarin orange and honeyed lemon. Aged 15 months in mostly new French oak, this is another brilliant achievement for proprietor Bernard Magrez from this tiny white wine vineyard, although I would rate it slightly below his perfect 2009. Anticipated maturity: now-2030.
18 Rene Gabriel
Mitteldunkles Gelb, somit recht intensiv, leuchtender Rand. Helle, gelbe Früchte, ein Hauch Kokos- und Vanillin, zarte Wacholdernuancen im Hintergrund. Im Gaumen wahrlich burgundisch, die Textur ist gebunden von einer intensiven Hefebearbeitung, gebündeltes, fettes Finale. Der Weisse fällt heuer durch seine Vinifikation viel mehr auf als der Rote aus gleichem Haus
18 Rene Gabriel
Mitteldunkles Gelb, somit recht intensiv, leuchtender Rand. Helle, gelbe Früchte, ein Hauch Kokos- und Vanillin, zarte Wacholdernuancen im Hintergrund. Im Gaumen wahrlich burgundisch, die Textur ist gebunden von einer intensiven Hefebearbeitung, gebündeltes, fettes Finale. Der Weisse fällt heuer durch seine Vinifikation viel mehr auf als der Rote aus gleichem Haus
94 Wine Spectator
A rounded, alluring style, with a rather showy brioche and toasted macadamia nut frame around a core of Jonagold apple, tangerine and peach flavors. The flattering finish is kept honest by a twinge of bitter orange. Distinctive. Drink now through 2018. 1,415 cases made. –JM
94 Wine Spectator
A rounded, alluring style, with a rather showy brioche and toasted macadamia nut frame around a core of Jonagold apple, tangerine and peach flavors. The flattering finish is kept honest by a twinge of bitter orange. Distinctive. Drink now through 2018. 1,415 cases made. –JM