The 2023 Pape Clément, a Bordeaux blend from the Pessac Leognan sub-region in Bordeaux, France, is a red wine produced by Pape Clement. This vintage has garnered high praise from professional reviewers, reflecting its quality and complexity.

James Suckling awarded it an impressive 98 points, describing it as "really classy with length and polish that shine brightly," highlighting notes of "blackberry, bark, currant, and mushroom" along with "wonderfully polished tannins and a seamless finish" (jamessuckling.com, 4/22/2024).

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, represented by Yohan Castaing, gave it 94 points, noting its "aromas of dark wild berries, spices, licorice, and mulberries," and emphasizing the wine's "firm, concentrated mid-palate" and "long, fruity finish" (robertparker.com, 4/26/2024). The blend comprises 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot.

Antonio Galloni from Vinous was particularly enthusiastic, giving it 97 points and calling it "one of the most exciting wines I have tasted here in a long time, maybe ever." He highlighted its "intensely aromatic and layered" profile with "dried flowers, mint, licorice, mocha, cedar, and tobacco" (vinous.com, 4/30/2024).

Jane Anson scored it 93 points, noting the wine's "inky depths to the plum color" and its "exuberant, confident estate signature" with flavors of "roasted black cherry and cherry pit, cocoa bean, and espresso" (janeanson.com, 4/17/2024).

Jeff Leve of The Wine Cellar Insider gave it 97 points, praising its "lush, lifted, and long" character and the "vibrancy to all of the ripe fruits that lingers on the palate" (thewinecellarinsider.com, 4/1/2024). He also pointed out the wine's use of native, wild yeasts and its aging in 40% new French oak, amphora, and foudres.

Jeb Dunnuck matched the high score of 97 points, describing the wine's "beautiful array of red and black fruits, smoked tobacco, subtle leather, and savory herbs" and commending its "supple, elegant mouthfeel" and "just about flawless balance" (jebdunnuck.com, 5/8/2024).

Lastly, The Wine Independent's Lisa Perrotti-Brown rated it 95 points, noting its "deep garnet-purple color" and "bright and juicy" palate with "fine-grained tannins" (thewineindependent.com, 5/8/2024).

Overall, the 2023 Pape Clément is a highly lauded wine, praised for its complexity, balance, and modern expression, making it a noteworthy addition to any collection.