Alex Shaw, JJ Buckley, January 2012

52% sauvignon blanc, 38% semillon, 10% sauvignon gris. A fleshy wine showing ample notes of tropical fruit and Meyer lemon. Tart fruit on the palate, but somewhat lacking in acidity, yielding a wine fatter than the nose would lead one to expect.

100 points,

James Suckling, jamessuckling.com, August 2012

This really is phenomenal. It shows subtle complexity with dried lemons, papaya, and hints of vanilla. What blows you away is the palate. It is so dense yet agile with amazing tension and a bright finish. It builds and builds in the finish. Superb. Speechless. Drink or hold.

100 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2012

The 2009 Pape Clement Blanc is an absolutely remarkable wine, which is not a surprise given what this historic estate has done in both white and red over the last 20 years. Their white wine, an intriguing blend of 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Semillon, 16% Sauvignon Gris and the rest Muscadelle, comes from 7.5 acres of pure gravelly soil. An exquisite nose of honeysuckle, tropical fruit, pineapple, green apples, and orange and apricot marmalade soar from the glass. Great acidity, a full-bodied mouthfeel and a texture more akin to great grand cru white Burgundy put this wine in a class by itself. I wouldn't be surprised if there were others who also think this is pure perfection in white Bordeaux. I tasted this wine four separate times and gave it a perfect score three of the four times. It is one of most exquisite dry white I have ever tasted from anywhere - period. Certainly the founder of Pape Clement, Bertrand de Goth, would be happy with his decision to plant a vineyard here in 1305. Pure genius!

91 -93 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, May 2010

Medium-deep straw-gold. A strong initial whiff of new oak dissipates to reveal an extremely complex nose of lavender, lime, green fig, cantaloupe, ginger, clove and vanilla. Enters creamy and rich, then turns bright and fresh thanks to lively but integrated acids that frame the lime, tangerine and vanilla flavors. Finishes very long and creamy, with deft use of new oak. This big wine is youthfully closed but harmonious from the outset.

94 points,

Wine Enthusiast, September 2012

This is a finely balanced wine, combining an herbaceous flavor with apricot and sweet pear. The whole is a delicious wine that brings together notes of toast and fresh fruit, with a firm, dry structure. For long-term aging.

93 points,

Wine Spectator, March 2012

A big, creamy, shortbread- and white peach-filled version, with extra layers of salted butter, heather and grapefruit pulp driving through the finish. A more muscular style, but with the vivacity and length to pull it off. Best from 2014 through 2020. Tasted twice, with consistent notes. 750 cases made. -JM

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