2019 Clementin de Pape Clement Blanc
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The 2019 Clementin De Pape Clement Blanc would be great for readers looking for an introduction to outstanding Bordeaux Blanc, as well as the white of this estate. Giving up pretty pineapple, orange, and citrus fruits, it's medium-bodied, has a supple, rounded mouthfeel, good freshness, and a great finish. Drink it over the coming 2-3 years.
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Neal Martin
Neal Martin
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Beeswax and honeysuckle with a touch of orange rind are all over the place in this juicy, sweet, fresh, vibrant white wine. You can enjoy this on release. Drink from 2022-2026. 90 Points
The 2019 Clémentin de Pape Clément Blanc has an attractive, quite understated bouquet of Golden Delicious apple, white peach and orange pith scents, still reminiscent of a white Rhône. The palate is well balanced, with much better acidity than the L’Ame Blanc, and just a dab of ginger on the finish livening things up. Fine.
This has a subtle yet serious nose of dried apples, crushed stones, fennel, lemon pith, white lavender and white pepper. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity. Focused, flinty and layered. Drink or hold.
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.