Pape Clement 2010
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Pape Clement 2010
HED98487
75 cl
14.5%
£210.00
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Pape Clément 2010 is a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon-based red wine from the Pessac Léognan region of Bordeaux. With a rich history that spans seven centuries, Château Pape Clément is one of the oldest Grands Crus in the entire Bordeaux region. The first vines were planted in the 13th century by Bertrand de Goth, who went on to become Pope Clement V. Situated in the Pessac-Léognan appellation in Graves, the 36-hectare estate is on a combination of gravel-sand and clay-limestone soils, with a chalky subsoil rich in iron. On the 2010 grand vin. "A blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot that hit 13.5% natural alcohol, the 2010 Château Pape Clément is a powerful, concentrated, yet still incredibly refined and elegant Pessac. Still youthfully plum-hued with no signs of bricking, it offers a sensational nose of ripe currants, chocolate, scorched earth, and graphite that needs lots of air to show its full potential. Deep, full-bodied, and layered on the palate, it has ultra-fine, seamless tannins and perfectly integrated oak. The inherent elegance of this terroir is certainly here, but this is a concentrated, incredibly impressive Pessac in the early stages of its prime drinking window with another 20+ years of prime drinking ahead of it." 100 points, Jeb Dunnuck, 2024
100 Robert Parker
Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Pape Clement comes wafting sensuously from the glass with fragrant notions of dried roses, Chinese five spice and sandalwood over a core of kirsch, warm cassis and plum preserves plus a touch of cedar chest. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is finely crafted with a firm line of ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness supporting the perfumed fruit through the incredibly long finish. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown
92 Vinous
The 2010 Pape Clément has a well-defined bouquet with blackberry, hints of liquorice and cedar, very well defined and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity and impressive depth. This is a Pessac with ambition and what it asks in complexity it makes up for in concentration on the finish. I have had better bottles than this particular one. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal. Neal Martin1st April 2020
15.5 Jancis Robinson
Very crisp but a bit hard overall. And hot on the finish. At least they are honest about the alcohol on the label. (JH)
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