1981 Pape Clement
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Score 65/100 · Drink 1989, Robert Parker, Jan 1998
This wine has held up better than the 1982, but does display relatively weak, diluted, frail flavors, an earthy, dirty-barrel, barnyard smell, and soft, fading flavors. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 1/89.
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65/100
Robert Parker
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65/100
Robert Parker
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Robert Parker
Score 65/100 · Robert Parker
This wine has held up better than the 1982, but does display relatively weak, diluted, frail flavors, an earthy, dirty-barrel, barnyard smell, and soft, fading flavors. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 1/89. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com
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Pape Clement
Among the oldest estates in Bordeaux, Ch. Pape Clément has been guided into the modern era by Bernard Magrez, who has managed the estate since 1985. It makes some of the best reds in the region.
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