Country: France |
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Region: Pessac Leognan Rating: RP96, WS95, WE94, JS96 |
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Grape Variety: 44% Sauvignon Blanc, 16% Sauvignon Gris, 37% Semillon, 3% Muscadelle |
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Type of Wine: White Wine |
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Bottle Size: 750ml
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By Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 96
Strikingly concentrated, a la a grand cru white Burgundy, the 2013 Pape Clement exhibits notes of orange zest, white currants, flowers, exotic mango and melony fruit. This medium to full-bodied, compellingly deep, fresh white wine should drink well for 10-20 years. It is a candidate for the white wine of the vintage in Bordeaux. Range: 94-96
Wine Spectator 95
This is on the showy side, with toasted macadamia nut, butter and creamed white peach aromas and flavors leading the way, followed by warm shortbread, mirabelle plum and lemon curd notes that stretch through the lengthy finish. Almost languid, but a fine thread of verbena maintains the tension while allowing the hedonistic side to strut its stuff. Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle. Drink now through 2020.
Wine Enthusiast 94
This ripe and rich wine balances its wood-aging flavors with its ripe tropical fruits. Pineapple, apricots and delicious acidity are all present. It will be a rich and delicious wine, but needs time, so drink from 2020. The first harvest at this château was in 1252. The property is now owned by Bernard Magrez, a wine, art, culture and gastronomy patron.
James Suckling 97
Fantastic aromas of papaya, lemon and pear with hints of cream. Full body, very layered and intense. Superb flavors and intensity. Vibrant acidity and freshness. Lasts so long on the palate. One of the wines of the vintage. Drink or hold.