2012 Clementin de Pape Clement Blanc
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Made from 35% Grenache Blanc, 35% Clairette, 15% Roussanne and the balance Bourboulenc, the 2012 Chateauneuf du Pape Blanc is a medium-bodied, beautifully fresh and focused white. Showing mineral-tinged citrus rind, green herbs and hints of lime, it stays classy and very focused and straight on the palate, with notable precision and focus. Superb now, it should continue to drink beautifully for 3-4 years, possibly longer. Drink now-2017. These silky, finesse-driven efforts are made by Laurent Bachas, with consulting help from Philippe Cambie. Importers include AHD Vintners, Detroit MI; Paul Young, Los Angeles, CA
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Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Advocate
About the producer
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.