Château Pape Clément - Pessac-Léognan 2018 (750ml)
Price: $109.00
| Producer | Château Pape Clément |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Pessac-Leognan |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Sku | 1006737 |
| Size | 750ml |
Jeb Dunnuck: 99 Points
Coming from 66% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc brought up in 60% new French oak the 2018 Château Pape Clement from Bernard Magrez is a gorgeous wine that's performing even better from bottle than barrel which is always a good sign. Deep ruby/purple with stunning crème de cassis and blackberry fruits as well as kaleidoscope-like notes of graphite scorched earth smoke violets and spring flowers it offers full-bodied richness yet stays light on its feet graceful and almost ethereal on the palate with integrated acidity and bu
James Suckling: 97 Points
Aromas of wild blackberries blueberries dried lavender cloves and eucalyptus with gravel and cocoa butter. It?s full-bodied with firm powdery tannins. Polished and creamy with a core of ripe fruit that evolves to herbs spices and chocolate. Fantastic concentration and seamless integration. Try from 2024.
Wine Spectator: 96 Points
A warm mocha note drapes elegantly over a prodigious core of steeped red and black currant and blackberry fruit while waves of black tea anise fruitcake and applewood fill in on the finish. Structure is serious and well-imbedded. Really well put together. Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2025 through 2038.?J.M.
Wine Advocate: 96+ Points
The 2018 Pape Clement is a blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc aged for approximately 18 months in oak barriques 60% new. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored it rolls out of the glass with vibrant notes of crushed black cherries stewed black plums and black raspberries followed by suggestions of violets star anise cardamom and camphor with a waft of iron ore. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers exhilarating energy offering crunchy black berry and exotic spice layers with a solid frame of ripe grainy tannins and loads of freshness finishing long and mineral tinged. Still very primary it will need a good 5 years in bottle to deliver that next-level experience and will drink over the next 30+ years.
Wine Enthusiast: 96 Points
An oasis of green this grand estate within the Bordeaux suburbs has produced a powerful massively textured wine. It also has the fruit richness to partner the structure along with a fresher streak of acidity. The wine will age so drink from 2026.
Vinous: 93-96 Points
The 2018 Pape Clément is dense powerful and brooding. In most vintages Pape Clément is much more showy and inviting but the 2018 is in no mood to show all of its cards. Instead we find a Pape Clément that explodes with vertical intensity and lift. Captivating scents of gravel smoke leather tobacco chocolate and incense add layers of complexity. I can't wait to see how the 2018 ages. Today it is super expressive. The blend is 66% Cabernet Sauvignon 30% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. New oak is 45%. Tasted four times.
