Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux 2010 tasting. The Pape-Clement Blanc 2010 has a very pleasant bouquet, well defined with well-integrated oak: light touches of apple blossom, lemon sherbet and a touch of beeswax. The palate is fresh and vibrant on the entry, driven by the ripe Semillon that lends this volume and an appealing waxy texture, armed with a dash of lemongrass enlivening the tip of the tongue on the finish. This is a seductive, sensual Pape-Clement Blanc.

A blend of 51% Sauvignon Blanc, 33% Semillon and the rest Sauvignon Gris, this wine has staggering aromatics of orange blossom, lemon custard, pineapple and mango. Exotic, rich and full-bodied, it should drink nicely for at least 10 -15 years or more. - Robert Parker

This is a juicy and luscious white. Not the perfect 2009. But really delicious and impressive. It's full-bodied, with creamy, floral and apple pie character. Lots of new wood and ripe fruit. Better in 2015. But up front and sexy now.

Sweet, rich, fat, juicy and packed with fresh, ripe, citrus, grapefruit, vanilla bean, stone and candied lemon peel, the wine is concentrated, vibrant and lively and a lot of pep and energy. Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/search-wine-tasting-notes/?szSearch=2010+Pape+Clement+

Opulent and ripe, this is a powerful, wood-aged wine. It has a fine mix of tropical fruits, spice and vanilla. The richness is cut through with pink grapefruit to give a fine sense of poise and balance. Age for at least four years.

A ripe white, offering a good bolt of lemon curd and heather running through the middle, with brioche, paraffin, passion fruit and green almond notes filling in the background. The lush, creamy finish sports the punch of the vintage, displaying length and definition. Drink now through 2016. 758 cases made. –JM