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Pape Clément Blanc 2009 75cl

AOC | Graves, Pessac-Léognan | Bordeaux | Francia
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100 Robert Parker
The 2009 Pape Clement Blanc is an absolutely remarkable wine, which is not a surprise given what this historic estate has done in both white and red over the last 20 years. Their white wine, an intriguing blend of 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Semillon, 16% Sauvignon Gris and the rest Muscadelle, comes from 7.5 acres of pure gravelly soil. An exquisite nose of honeysuckle, tropical fruit, pineapple, green apples, and orange and apricot marmalade soar from the glass. Great acidity, a full-bodied mouthfeel and a texture more akin to great grand cru white Burgundy put this wine in a class by itself. I wouldn’t be surprised if there were others who also think this is pure perfection in white Bordeaux. I tasted this wine four separate times and gave it a perfect score three of the four times. It is one of most exquisite dry white I have ever tasted from anywhere – period. Certainly the founder of Pape Clement, Bertrand de Goth, would be happy with his decision to plant a vineyard here in 1305. Pure genius!
100 Robert Parker
The 2009 Pape Clement Blanc is an absolutely remarkable wine, which is not a surprise given what this historic estate has done in both white and red over the last 20 years. Their white wine, an intriguing blend of 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Semillon, 16% Sauvignon Gris and the rest Muscadelle, comes from 7.5 acres of pure gravelly soil. An exquisite nose of honeysuckle, tropical fruit, pineapple, green apples, and orange and apricot marmalade soar from the glass. Great acidity, a full-bodied mouthfeel and a texture more akin to great grand cru white Burgundy put this wine in a class by itself. I wouldn’t be surprised if there were others who also think this is pure perfection in white Bordeaux. I tasted this wine four separate times and gave it a perfect score three of the four times. It is one of most exquisite dry white I have ever tasted from anywhere – period. Certainly the founder of Pape Clement, Bertrand de Goth, would be happy with his decision to plant a vineyard here in 1305. Pure genius!
100 James Suckling
This really is phenomenal. It shows subtle complexity with dried lemons, papaya, and hints of vanilla. What blows you away is the palate. It is so dense yet agile with amazing tension and a bright finish. It builds and builds in the finish. Superb. Speechless. Drink or hold.
18 Rene Gabriel
Mittleres Gelb, lindengrüne Nuancen darin, leuchtend. Pfeffriges, frisches Bouquet, verschwenderisch viel Gapefruitsnoten, wirkt konzentriert und ist mit etwas hellen Aprikosen und zartem, vanilligem Röstschimmer unterlegt. Im Gaumen wuchtig, füllig, viel Charme und doch ausbalancierenden Pep zeigend. Aromatik und Finesse zeigen sich hier und dieser weisse Pape scheint seinem eigenen roten Pape in diesem Jahrgang fast etwas überlegen zu sein. Gehört zu den allerbesten weissen Pessac-Léognans! beginnen (2013 - 2025)
18 Rene Gabriel
Mittleres Gelb, lindengrüne Nuancen darin, leuchtend. Pfeffriges, frisches Bouquet, verschwenderisch viel Gapefruitsnoten, wirkt konzentriert und ist mit etwas hellen Aprikosen und zartem, vanilligem Röstschimmer unterlegt. Im Gaumen wuchtig, füllig, viel Charme und doch ausbalancierenden Pep zeigend. Aromatik und Finesse zeigen sich hier und dieser weisse Pape scheint seinem eigenen roten Pape in diesem Jahrgang fast etwas überlegen zu sein. Gehört zu den allerbesten weissen Pessac-Léognans! beginnen (2013 - 2025)
93 Wine Spectator
A big, creamy, shortbread- and white peach-filled version, with extra layers of salted butter, heather and grapefruit pulp driving through the finish. A more muscular style, but with the vivacity and length to pull it off. Best from 2014 through 2020. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 750 cases made. –JM
93 Wine Spectator
A big, creamy, shortbread- and white peach-filled version, with extra layers of salted butter, heather and grapefruit pulp driving through the finish. A more muscular style, but with the vivacity and length to pull it off. Best from 2014 through 2020. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 750 cases made. –JM
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Château Pape Clément
Château Pape Clément è uno dei più antichi vigneti Grand Cru Classé di Bordeaux. Con una storia che risale al XIII secolo, l'illustre Château fu fondato da Bertrand de Goth, l'arcivescovo di Bordeaux che, alcuni decenni dopo, nel 1305, divenne Papa con il nome di Clemente V. Lo Château ereditò così il suo nome. Nel 1939 la famiglia Montagne acquistò la tenuta, che ora è di proprietà di un cultore del vino, Bernard Magrez. Nascosta tra i sobborghi di Pessac, la proprietà di 32,5 ettari produce soprattutto vini rossi, con solo 2,5 ettari piantati con vitigni a bacca bianca. Entrambi i vini rappresentano il meglio delle denominazioni: il Pape Clément Rouge è un vino denso ma accessibile, mentre la piccola produzione di Pape Clément Blanc è un bianco elegante, decisamente complesso, con note cremose di legno nuovo. Oggi lo Château vanta i migliori claret di Pessac-Léognan e continua a esprimere l'essenza del terroir con eleganza.