Château Pape Clément Pessac-Léognan blanc 2019
97/100
James Suckling
94-96/100
Yves Beck
94/100
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
94/100
Decanter
1*Étoile
Hachette
93/100
Bettane & Desseauve
93/100
Le Figaro
93/100
Vert de Vin
92/100
Jean-Marc Quarin
"Always at the top of its appellation!"
“A pure and elegant citrus nose with golden aromas that reappear on the palate, along with lovely notes of lemon and zeste. The acidity and bitterness make for a very refreshing wine. A wine that takes you by the hand into an Indian garden. ” (Le Figaro Vin 2022) - Delivery in a wooden crate is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and selected shipping method)
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Eye
Light yellow color with green highlights
Nose
An intense, fruity, and subtle bouquet
Palate
Fresh, smooth, lively, and long-lasting, with waxy, yellow citrus notes and mandarin on the finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Open
At the time of tasting
Drink starting at
2022
Drink before
2032
Food and Wine Pairings
Enjoy it with grilled squid, langoustine carpaccio, or scallops with citrus sauce
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2020 guide) 93/100
Rated estate (2019 guide): 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the wine:
A lovely bouquet of white flowers and acacia, with a hint of floral notes reminiscent of the aromas of Muscadelle from the Bergerac region. Excellent body and complexity—consistently among the best of its appellation.
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 (2020 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
A delicate balance between white pear and rich, textured citrus notes. It has evolved beautifully over several vintages, showcasing a more refined style of white wine. It is magnificently complex and well-structured.
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine noted (guide 2022) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
About the wine:
An intense and complex nose—with notes of flowers, citrus, vanilla, and spices—is matched by a palate that is equally expressive, full-bodied, ripe, and dense. The mineral and fruity finish lingers for a long time.
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.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2022 guide) 97/100
About the wine:
Aromas of green apple and lime. It is medium-bodied with crisp acidity and a salty, mineral, and tangy palate. Vibrant and intense. So much energy and freshness. Lots of lively acidity. Tight on the finish. Let it age another 3 to 4 years in the bottle.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2022 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
A pure, elegant nose of citrus with golden aromas, which reappear on the palate, along with lovely notes of lemon and lemon zest. The acidity and bitterness make for a very refreshing wine. A wine that takes you by the hand into an Indian garden.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2020 guide) 94-96/100
About the wine:
Light yellow with green highlights. A subtle, complex bouquet with notes of white pepper, citrus, and flint. A racy, briny attack. The wine has vigor and character, with a robust structure that supports the entire palate and ensures a lingering finish. A Pape Clément with real character!
Jean-Marc Quarin
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100
About the wine:
Pale color. Intense, fruity, and subtle on the nose. Immediately smooth on the palate, with a light body and a hint of oak in the finish. Does not quite match the remarkable 2018. Good length.
Vert de Vin
Wine rated (2020 guide) 93/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)
About the wine:
The nose is fresh, elegant, and aromatic, offering lovely definition, fine-grained texture, and elegance. It reveals notes of ripe, juicy lemon, vine peach, and, more subtly, peach blossom and apple blossom, combined with subtle hints of ripe citrus (kumquat, mandarin, quince), as well as a subtle hint of exotic fruits, juicy apricot, flint, and very subtle hints of toast and sweet spices. The palate is fruity and balanced, offering a juicy, subtly tart structure, richness, tension, and fine-grained elegance. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy, juicy lemon, vine peach, and, more subtly, crushed apple, combined with subtle hints of juicy kumquat and quince, as well as very delicate hints of juicy, ripe apricot, apple blossom, and an imperceptible hint of sweet spices,nutmeg, and toasted almond. Good length.
The Wine Cellar Insider - Jeff Leve
Wine rated (2022 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
Direct, fresh, round, and rich, this wine offers notes of tropical, orange, and yellow fruits, honeysuckle, and hints of candied grapefruit zest. Fresh, smooth, lively, and long-lasting, with waxy citrus and yellow fruit flavors and mandarin on the finish, you can enjoy it right away and for the next decade.
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