2019 Pape Clement Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JD 98 JS 97 JL 97 JA 96 DC 95 TWI 95 WE 95 WA 94 VN 94 WS 94
JD 98

jebdunnuck.com, April 2022

As to the Grand Vin 2019 Château Pape Clement, it reveals a dense purple hue to go with stunning aromatics of crème de cassis, graphite, lead pencils shavings, scorched earth, and tobacco. Beautifully balanced, with...
JS 97

jamessuckling.com, January 2022

Crushed-stone and berry aromas with some blackberry and black-tea character. Just a touch of smokiness. Sweet fruit, too. This is so refined, subtle, and beautiful for Pape with full body, ultra-fine tannins and a...
JL 97

TheWineCellarInsider.com, March 2022

Almost opaque in color, the wine kicks off with an intense array of smoke, tobacco, cigar box, flowers, spice, dark plums and blackberry aromas. On the palate, the wine is rich, lush, polished, full-bodied, deep, long and...
JA 96

janeanson.com, January 2022

This lays down a challenge to the other wines in Pessac-Léognan, with a little more power and definition, with slate tannins and a rasp of minerality all while delivering pure and concentrated raspberry, loganberry and...
DC 95

Decanter, January 2022

Density in all aspects here, quite a rich, broad and bold style but with precision, clarity and definition. It's big shouldered with plenty of heft and ripe fruit but well presented with great acidity that keeps the...
TWI 95

The Wine Independent, May 2023

The 2019 Pape Clement is deep garnet-purple in color. It starts off closed and broody before offering fragrant scents of rose oil, cardamom, and fertile loam, over a core of plum preserves, blackberry pie, and cedar. The...
WE 95

Wine Enthusiast, May 2022

Created by the 14th-century Pope, Clement V, this estate is now owned by Bernard Magrez. This latest release shows the quality of the property, a wine that is set for long aging. Ripe black fruits are matched by the...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2022

The 2019 Pape Clément has turned out well in bottle, delivering a rich bouquet of cherries, blackcurrants, plum liqueur and blackberries mingled with notions of burning embers, licorice and a nicely integrated framing of...
VN 94

Vinous, February 2023

The 2019 Pape Clément has a lot of intensity on the nose, although the new oak is more prominent here compared to the Domaine de Chevalier. Still, there is admirable delineation and focus. The palate is medium-bodied with...
WS 94

Wine Spectator, January 2022

Quite rich, with an exotic hint to the boysenberry, plum and mulberry fruit flavors, which are carried by a velvety structure. Features a very stylish backdrop of apple wood, anise and fruitcake notes that adds more...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pessac Leognan
Vintage 2019
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

The 2019 Pape Clement is a remarkable Bordeaux Blend that hails from the prestigious Pessac Leognan sub-region of Bordeaux, France. This red wine showcases the elegance and power that is characteristic of the Pape Clement estate. With a deep, almost opaque color, this wine immediately captivates the senses.

On the nose, the 2019 Pape Clement reveals a complex bouquet of crushed-stone, berry, blackberry, and black-tea aromas. There is also a touch of smokiness that adds depth to the aromatic profile. As the wine opens up, sweet fruit notes emerge, enhancing its allure.

Upon tasting, this wine truly shines. It boasts a full body and ultra-fine tannins that create a silky and succulent mouthfeel. The center-palate is dense and complete, showcasing the wine's depth and complexity. The finish is long and lingering, extending for minutes on the palate. The overall impression is one of refinement, subtlety, and sheer beauty.

Renowned wine critic James Suckling awarded the 2019 Pape Clement an impressive score of 97 points. He praises its refined and focused nature, describing it as a wine that is "so subtle and refined, focused and classy." Suckling suggests that this wine should be enjoyed after 2026, allowing it to further develop its already impressive qualities.

Another respected critic, Jeb Dunnuck, awarded the 2019 Pape Clement an outstanding score of 98 points. He highlights the wine's stunning aromatics, which include crème de cassis, graphite, lead pencil shavings, scorched earth, and tobacco. He also praises its flawless tannins, perfect balance, and great mid-palate. Dunnuck suggests that this wine will age gracefully for 20-25 years or more.

The 2019 Pape Clement has received rave reviews from other esteemed critics as well. Jeff Leve describes it as a top vintage that allows the fruit to shine front and center, resulting in vibrancy and purity. Decanter praises its density, precision, and fruit purity, suggesting that it has a long life ahead. Robert Parker's Wine Advocate describes it as a powerful and dramatic Pessac with a transatlantic accent, offering a rich bouquet and a long, expansive finish. Jane Anson praises its power and definition, predicting a great future for this wine.

Overall, the 2019 Pape Clement is a wine of exceptional quality and pedigree. It showcases the best of what Bordeaux has to offer, with its refined elegance, powerful structure, and undeniable aging potential. This wine is a true gem of the vintage and is highly recommended for collectors and enthusiasts alike.