The 2018 Le Clementin (Pape Clement) Bordeaux Blend is a red wine from the Pessac Leognan sub-region in Bordeaux, France. This wine is composed of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot, and the remaining fraction is Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. It is crafted by the producer Le Clementin (Pape Clement) and has an alcohol content of 13.5%. This wine is sealed with a cork closure.

James Suckling awarded this wine a high score of 94, indicating its excellent quality. He described the wine as having "blackcurrant, pine cone, walnut, crushed gravel and dried flowers on the nose." He noted its "medium-bodied" profile with "firm, fine-grained tannins and fresh acidity," concluding that it is "sleek and refined." He suggests trying it from 2023 (jamessuckling.com).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, via Lisa Perrotti-Brown, gave the wine a score of 92. The review highlights its "deep garnet-purple" color and mentions aromas of "ripe blackcurrants, juicy black plums, and cedar chest," with additional notes of "graphite, bay leaves, unsmoked cigars, and espresso." The palate is described as "elegantly styled" with "finely grained tannins" and "seamless freshness," finishing on a "minerally note" (Robert Parker's Wine Advocate).

Jeb Dunnuck rated the wine 91, describing it as "fruit-forward" and "textured," with "lots of juicy blackcurrant, Bing cherry, tobacco, and cedary spice notes." He noted its "medium to full-bodied" nature with a "rounded, sumptuous texture" and "loads of up-front charm," making it ideal for consumption over the next decade or more (jebdunnuck.com).

Jeff Leve also rated the wine 91, noting its "smoke, espresso and toffee aromas" combined with "soft, red fruits." He commended its "early drinking, soft textured" appeal (TheWineCellarInsider.com).

Wine Enthusiast's Roger Voss gave the wine a score of 93, praising its "balanced structure" with "textured black-currant fruits and acidity." He highlighted the wine's "poise and freshness," balanced by "tannins and a dry core," recommending it for drinking from 2023 (Wine Enthusiast).

Overall, the 2018 Le Clementin (Pape Clement) Bordeaux Blend is well-regarded by critics for its balanced structure, refined tannins, and appealing fruit and aroma profile.