2016 Pape Clement Blanc

Bordeaux Blanc - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 98 JS 95 WA 95 WE 94 WS 94 JL 93 VN 93 DC 92
JD 98

jebdunnuck.com, February 2019

Among the whites of the vintage, the 2016 Château Pape Clément Blanc is one of the most concentrated, deep, and full-bodied whites out there, offering up a red wine-like structure to go with beautiful notes of white...
JS 95

jamessuckling.com, February 2019

High-end Pessac-Léognan can sometimes be too imposing to drink when it is young. But here, there’s such freshness to the melon, pear and white-peach aromas with hints of candied lemon and vanilla, that you can’t resist...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, December 2018

95+ The Pape Clement 2016 Blanc is a blend of 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 36% Sémillon, 9% Sauvignon Gris and 5% Muscadelle. It leaps from the glass with gregarious scents of ripe peaches, fresh grapefruit and key lime pie plus...
WE 94

Wine Enthusiast, April 2019

While herbal flavors are present, this wine is more about lush yellow fruits layered with wood and spice. The texture is generous and full-bodied, giving the wine spaciousness as well as a crisp texture. Drink from 2023.
WS 94

Wine Spectator, April 2017

(WS91-94 points) Creamy-edged, with alluring brioche, white peach and wet straw flavors, this has a broad feel but keeps good cut thanks to a light verbena thread. The brioche note takes over on the finish. — J.M.
JL 93

TheWineCellarInsider.com, February 2019

Honeysuckle, sweet, bright, yellow citrus and vanilla pair perfectly here. Lush and fresh, with a finish of grapefruit, vanilla and green apple, this fleshy, white Bordeaux should drink well young. Read more...
VN 93

Vinous, January 2019

The 2016 Pape Clément Blanc is quite soft, silky and open-knit, qualities that will make it easy to enjoy and drink young. White flowers, mint, lemon confit, melon and lightly honeyed notes fill out the wine's creamy...
DC 92

Decanter, December 2018

A wisp of reduction on first nose gives way to some great stone fruit flavours and plenty of flesh through the mid-palate. This will take its time and is full of promise, although the red is the real standout in this...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type White
Varietal Bordeaux Blanc
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pessac Leognan
Vintage 2016
Size 750ML
Closure Cork

The 2016 Pape Clement Blanc is a remarkable white wine hailing from the esteemed Pessac Leognan region in Bordeaux, France. With its elegant label and enticing golden hue, this wine embodies sophistication and refinement. This Bordeaux Blanc is a blend of 48.5% Sauvignon Blanc, 38.5% Semillon, 7.5% Sauvignon Gris, and 5.5% Muscadelle, resulting in a complex and harmonious composition.

Upon pouring, the aromas of melon, pear, and white peach immediately captivate the senses. Subtle hints of candied lemon and vanilla add depth and intrigue. The bouquet exudes freshness and vitality, inviting you to take your first sip.

On the palate, the 2016 Pape Clement Blanc showcases its concentrated flavors with finesse and grace. The sleek silhouette of this wine glides effortlessly across the tongue, leaving a lasting impression. The finish is superb, displaying vibrant acidity that suggests the potential for long-term aging.

Renowned wine critic James Suckling awarded this wine an impressive score of 95, praising its freshness and undeniable appeal. Lisa Perrotti-Brown, from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, also bestowed a score of 95+, emphasizing the wine's precision, depth, and fantastic layers of citrus and stone fruit flavors.

Vinous, another respected publication, awarded the 2016 Pape Clement Blanc a score of 93. They describe it as soft, silky, and open-knit, with notes of white flowers, mint, lemon confit, melon, and a touch of honey. This brightness and vibrancy make it one of the standout whites of the year.

Wine Spectator awarded this wine a score of 94, noting its creamy texture and alluring flavors of brioche, white peach, and wet straw. Wine Enthusiast also gave it a score of 94, highlighting the lush yellow fruits layered with wood and spice, as well as its generous and full-bodied texture.

Jeff Leve, from TheWineCellarInsider.com, praised the 2016 Pape Clement Blanc for its honeysuckle, sweet yellow citrus, and vanilla flavors. He also noted its fleshy and fresh characteristics, suggesting that it will drink well young.

Vinous awarded this wine a score of 91, mentioning its slightly deeper color and well-balanced palate with a twist of sour lemon on the finish. Neal Martin believes that it will continue to develop over the next 12 years.

Jeb Dunnuck, from jebdunnuck.com, was particularly impressed with the 2016 Pape Clement Blanc, awarding it a score of 98. He described it as one of the most concentrated, deep, and full-bodied whites of the vintage. He noted beautiful notes of white grapefruit, Meyer lemon, crushed rocks, and exotic flowers, and suggested that this wine would benefit from 3-4 years of bottle age and could age for two decades or more.

Decanter, in their review, noted a wisp of reduction on the first nose, which then gave way to great stone fruit flavors and a fleshiness through the mid-palate. They believe this wine will take its time to fully reveal its potential and that the red counterpart from this vintage is the true standout.

Overall, the 2016 Pape Clement Blanc is a wine of exceptional quality. Its complex aromas, concentrated flavors, and elegant finish make it a standout among white Bordeaux wines. Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future enjoyment, this wine is a true gem from the Bordeaux region.