Pape Clement 2008

Pape Clement 2008

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  • Robert Parker rating 95
  • Jancis Robinson rating 95
  • Vinous rating 93
Pape Clement 2008
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HED90062

75 cl

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£105.00
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Situated in the Pessac-Léognan appellation in Graves, Château Pape Clément is one of the oldest estates in Bordeaux, dating back to the 13th century. The 36-hectare property is on a combination of gravel-sand and clay-limestone soils, with a chalky subsoil rich in iron.

The 2008 vintage is made up of a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, with the remainder Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Ripe black fruit and cassis character mingles with notes of pencil shavings and smoky nuances.

95 Jancis Robinson
One of the top successes of the vintage, this blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot was harvested between October 8 and 24. The late harvest ensured perfect ripeness as evidenced by the sweet bouquet of black cherries, lead pencil shavings, cassis and subtle barbecue smoke. Well-balanced with good acidity, ripe tannins, medium to full body and a layered mouthfeel, this excellent 2008 can be drunk now and over the next 15+ years.Robert Parker2nd May 2011
93 Vinous
The 2008 Pape Clément has a perfumed bouquet with blackberry, boysenberry, pencil lead and black olive scents, just a subtle estuarine element coming through with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, a fine bead of acidity, quite dense and muscular but retaining delineation. My one quibble is that the oak just feels a little too conspicuous towards the finish, so give it another 4 to 5 years. (Tasted at the château and at BI Wine & Spirit’s annual vertical tasting.)Neal Martin1st February 2018

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