Le Clémentin de Pape Clément Pessac-Léognan 2019 - Second vin
92/100
James Suckling
91/100
Decanter
90-92/100
Vinous
91/100
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
“Clémentin de Pape Clément 2019 is a magnificent second wine that captures all the personality of the Grand Vin in a more accessible style that will be ready to drink upon release. Notes of spice, tobacco, earth, and savory add nuance to this supple and superbly textured wine.” (Vinous, A. Galloni, 2020) - Delivered in a wooden case for any order of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Pickup Point delivery method)
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Eye
Deep garnet red
Nose
A subtle bouquet of blackcurrant, plums, cherries, tobacco leaves, and pepper.
Palate
Medium-bodied with character, round tannins, fruit, and freshness
Serve
Decant at 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
2023
Drink before
2030
Guard
2035
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with red meat, grilled dishes, cheese...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2019 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
Its name alone speaks to the status this estate has held for the past thirty years. Here, everything borders on perfection: the white and red wines are elegant and sophisticated.
Decanter
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
Aromas of blackcurrant, black pepper, and milk chocolate. It displays lovely notes of cherry, strawberry, and raspberry. A bit too much acidity, but it’s well-made. Fresh and lively, though perhaps not quite as complex. Fine tannins coat the palate and provide gentle structure. Still a bit oaky at this stage. Drinking window: 2024–2035
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2019 guide): 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Bernard Magrez, who also owns Châteaux La Tour Carnet (Haut-Médoc) and Fombrauge (Saint-Émilion), has made this estate his flagship. Nothing is left to chance in the quest to produce the greatest wine possible. The pursuit of optimal ripeness, hand-destemming, and lavish aging… This is the archetype of a modern, luxurious Bordeaux that captivates immediately and evolves with great charm. On the flip side, some vintages have occasionally veered into excess. Time, however, sets things right and tempers the wine’s fiery spirit, as the terroir eventually reasserts itself. Nevertheless, since the 2012 vintage, a shift in style has been noticeable, moving toward wines less marked by the sometimes excessive pursuit of ripeness and toward less aggressive aging—a change that was clearly evident in our most recent tastings, particularly with the 2015 vintage. The estate produces a small quantity of a white wine (aged partly in ovoid concrete tanks) that is delicately musky and possesses an elegance that places it at the forefront of Sauvignon-dominated Graves wines.
Vinous
Wine rated (2020 guide) 90-92/100
About the wine:
Clémentin de Pape Clément 2019 is a magnificent second wine that captures all the personality of the Grand Vin in a more accessible style that will be ready to drink upon release. Notes of spice, tobacco, earth, and savory add nuance to this supple and superbly textured wine.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
A medium-bodied red with notes of blackberries and crushed stone. Aromas of nuts and pine as well. Medium, round tannins and a juicy finish. Pape Clément’s second wine. Best enjoyed after 2024.
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91/100
About the wine:
A soft, smoky aromatic profile, with notes of tobacco leaves, espresso, pencil lead, and red berries. On the palate, the wine is round, smooth, sweet, and fruity. It has depth, character, and a burst of ripe red berries on the finish. Enjoy it while you wait for the Grand Vin to mature. Best enjoyed from 2023 to 2034.
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