Château Pape Clément Blanc 2023
133.42₣ (Exc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / Switzerland
Château Pape Clément
Pessac Léognan
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Aromas of white flowers, lemon oil, pomegranate and lemongrass preface the 2023 Pape Clément Blanc, a moderately weighted, sappy, layered and incisive wine with bright acids and a penetrating, mouthwatering finish. In comparison to previous vintages, the use of wood has been scaled back, allowing the wine to express a closer connection to its terroir and achieve greater precision in its aromatic profile.
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Appellation
Alcohol
13.0%
Grapes
Serving
Between 10ºC and 12ºC
Winemaking
Aged on lees for 18 months in French oak barrels and concrete tanks (15%).
Description
Château Pape Clément Blanc is one of those great white wines from Bordeaux that draw on a rich history and a deep connection to the land. In the heart of Pessac Léognan, within the historic Graves region, this renowned estate cultivates vineyards on soils of gravel, clay, sand and limestone, capable of producing wines of immense tension, depth and elegance. The cuvée blends Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Sauvignon Gris, a classic blend that achieves a particularly refined expression here. The estate’s philosophy seeks to combine richness, precision and longevity, whilst never compromising the terroir’s mineral character.
Winemaking
The winemaking process for Château Pape Clément Blanc is designed to preserve the wine’s aromatic purity and noble texture to the greatest possible extent. The pneumatic press is loaded entirely by hand, followed by whole-bunch pressing with a very slow increase in pressure under an inert atmosphere. The musts are then transferred by gravity to French oak barrels, where settling and fermentation take place. Ageing lasts for 16 months on fine lees with bâtonnage, aiming for volume, depth and a precise integration of the oak. Furthermore, 15% of the wine is vinified in new-generation ovoid cement tanks, bringing freshness and definition to the overall profile.
Taste
On the nose, Château Pape Clément Blanc displays an expressive and sophisticated bouquet, with notes of citrus, fresh apple, white flowers, honeysuckle and acacia. The oaky background is refined and polished, with hints of vanilla, toasted bread, sweet spices and a delicate resinous nuance. On the palate, it is open, full-bodied and generous, with an enveloping texture that combines creaminess and structure. White fruit, lemon zest, minerality and a fresh finish intertwine in a long, serious and elegant finish. A wine of great class, complex, precise and with magnificent ageing potential.
Shipping to Switzerland
50% discount on orders over 373.32₣*Estimated transit time: 6-7 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over 373.32₣* |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | 36.87₣ | 18.43₣ (-18.43₣) |
| 7-12 | 46.48₣ | 23.24₣ (-23.24₣) |
| 13-18 | 49.84₣ | 24.92₣ (-24.92₣) |
| 19-24 | 55.81₣ | 27.91₣ (-27.91₣) |
| 25-30 | 66.82₣ | 33.41₣ (-33.41₣) |
| 31-36 | 81.10₣ | 40.55₣ (-40.55₣) |
| 37-42 | 89.13₣ | 44.57₣ (-44.57₣) |
| 43-48 | 130.48₣ | 65.24₣ (-65.24₣) |
| 49-54 | 132.81₣ | 66.40₣ (-66.40₣) |
| 55-60 | 139.06₣ | 69.53₣ (-69.53₣) |
| VAT not included | ||
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