ChâteauPapeClement2020

IN BOND

Delivery 2023

Appellation – Pessac Leognan

Owner – Bernard Magrez

50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot

Second wines – Le Clémentin du Pape Clément

Annual production – 120,000 bottles

TASTING NOTES

“The 2020 Pape Clément, which I afforded an hour’s aeration, has a very precise bouquet of pure blackberry, cedar, mint and violet aromas, quite discreet but paradoxically intense; these aromas are very seductive. The palate is medium-bodied with ripe, lithe tannins framing wonderfully pure black fruit laced with crushed stone and a judicious touch of white pepper. Seamless in texture, this is a sophisticated Pape Clément in the making, an outstanding wine that should age brilliantly in bottle. Drink: 2025-2060”Neal Martin, vinous.com, May 202195/97

“Superb aromas of blackberries, crushed stones, iodine and graphite. Full-bodied with ultra fine tannins and a balanced finish. Such length and beauty. Very close to the 2019 in quality.”James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com, April 202197/98