The 2019 Pape Clement Bordeaux Blend from the renowned Pessac Leognan region in Bordeaux, France, is a wine of remarkable character and potential. This vintage, a blend of equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, is celebrated for its elegance, balance, and longevity.

James Suckling awarded it a 97, noting the wine's "crushed-stone and berry aromas with some blackberry and black-tea character," adding that it is "so refined, subtle, and beautiful for Pape with full body, ultra-fine tannins and a succulent finish." Suckling recommends trying this wine after 2026. Similarly, Jeff Leve also rated it a 97, highlighting its "intense array of smoke, tobacco, cigar box, flowers, spice, dark plums and blackberry aromas," and describing it as "rich, lush, polished, full-bodied, deep, long and fresh."

Jeb Dunnuck gave the wine an outstanding 98, calling it "one of the gems of the vintage" with "stunning aromatics of crème de cassis, graphite, lead pencils shavings, scorched earth, and tobacco." He emphasized its "flawless tannins" and the "rare mix of elegance and power."

Other reviewers, such as Decanter, Wine Spectator, and Wine Enthusiast, provided scores in the mid-90s range, praising the wine's structure, density, and potential for aging. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate described it as "a powerful, dramatic Pessac with a transatlantic accent," while Jane Anson noted its "pure and concentrated raspberry, loganberry and black cherry fruits."

The wine's deep garnet-purple color, as described by The Wine Independent, along with its firm, grainy tannins and long, mineral-laced finish, suggest a bottle that will improve with age. This vintage of Pape Clement is poised for long-term cellaring, with many reviewers recommending a drinking window extending decades into the future.