Le Clémentin de Pape Clément 2016 - Second vin du Château Pape Clément

Name: Le Clémentin de Pape Clément 2016 - Second wine of Château Pape Clément
Brand: Château Pape Clément
Rating: 4.2 (22 reviews)

Pessac-Léognan|Red wine

Bordeaux

Red

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4.2/5 (22 customers)

90/100

Robert Parker

"Clémentin de Pape Clément 2016 comes in a garnet-purple color with notes of crushed blackberries, cedar and allspice on the nose, against a backdrop of new leather, fresh cigars and cassis. Medium-bodied and finely crafted, with a good core of delicate black fruits, it has superb structure and a spicy finish." (Wine Advocate 2018 - Robert Parker) A red for immediate access. Ready to drink!

Features

Estate

Château Pape Clément

Cuvée

Le Clémentin du Pape Clément

Vintage

2016

Designation

Pessac-Léognan

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

58% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

Pyrenean clay gravel layer dating from the late Pliocene and early Quaternary periods

Viticulture

Integrated cultivation, controlled weed control and, in part, horse-drawn ploughing

Harvest

Manual

Winemaking

Gravity-fed into 25-90 hl stainless steel/concrete vats. Pre-fermentation maceration at a low temperature of 8°C. Manual punching of the cap. Maceration time: 30 to 35 days.

Breeding

15 months in new French oak barrels

Alcohol content

13,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Deep purple-black color

Nose

On smoky, spicy notes, red berries and cherry

Mouth

Silky, very supple tannins, red fruit aromas, low acidity

Serve

Decant at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2019

Drink before

2025

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with red meats, grilled meats, cheeses...

Château Pape Clément

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (2019 guide) 4*Stars (Very high quality producers, the glories of the French vineyard)

About the domain :

Its name is enough to describe the status this estate has occupied for thirty years. Here, everything verges on perfection: whites and reds are racy and sophisticated.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2018 guide) 90/100 (Wonderful wine)

Domaine noté Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)

About the wine:

Clémentin de Pape Clément 2016 presents itself in a garnet-purple color with notes of crushed blackberries, cedar and allspice on the nose, against a backdrop of new leather, fresh cigars and cassis. Medium-bodied and finely crafted, with a good core of delicate black fruits, it has superb structure and a spicy finish.

About the domain :

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (2019 guide) 2*Stars (These great estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, because of their consistency and the excellence of their production, must be included in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).

About the domain :

Bernard Magrez, who also owns Châteaux La Tour Carnet (Haut-Médoc) and Fombrauge (Saint-Émilion), has made this estate his flagship. Nothing is left to chance to produce the finest wine possible. The quest for optimum ripeness, hand de-stemming, luxurious ageing... This is the archetypal luxury Bordeaux, modern, immediately seductive and evolving with great charm. On the other side of the coin, some vintages have gone overboard. Time then sets things right and calms the wine's ardor, as the terroir eventually takes over. However, since the 2012 vintage, we've noticed a change in style, moving towards wines less marked by the sometimes excessive quest for ripeness, and towards less intense ageing, which is clearly evident in our latest tastings, particularly with the 2015 vintage. In small quantities, the estate produces a white (aged partly in ovoid concrete vats) with a delicate muskiness and elegance that place it at the top of the Sauvignon-dominated Graves.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

4.2/5

out of 22 reviews