Château Pape Clément - Pessac-Léognan 2015 (Pre-arrival) (750ml)
Price: $144.00
| Producer | Château Pape Clément |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | Pessac-Leognan |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Sku | 1005275 |
| Size | 750ml |
Château Pape Clément is one of the oldest properties in Bordeaux. The vineyard was first planted in the 13th century by Bertrand de Goth the youngest son of a noble family from Bordeaux. He was the Archbishop of Bordeaux and became Pope in 1305 then took the name of Clément V. The vineyard was run by the Bordeaux Archbishopry until the French Revolution. The estate can take pride in the productionof wine in the same vineyards for over 7 centuries.
In the 1980s Bernard Magrez an entrepreneur passionate about wine took over the Château and built an international reputation for the heavenly bordeaux blend of cabernet sauvignon merlot petit verdot and cabernet franc. Since he took ownership he is dedicated to see that the amazing terroir of the Chateau continue to grow and prosper and express the refinement that has made the wines so well respected and sought after."
James Suckling: 99 Points
"The clarity to this wine is impressive. Wealth of dark-plum and black-fruit essence not to mention orange citrus. Everything is dialed up to the limit here but then dialed in on the palate. Such impressive depth and suave ripe fluid tannins that deliver impressive length. Great wine. Such polish. Superb. Try from 2022."
Wine Advocate: 96 Points
"The 2015 Pape Clement is blended of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon 40% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc matured in 80% new and 20% one-year-old French oak barrels for 18 months. Medium to deep garnet-purple it opens with profound notes of crushed red and black currants black cherries and cassis with touches of mocha baking spices menthol and lavender plus a hint of new leather. Medium-bodied firm and concentrated with tons of tightly wound black fruit and earth layers it has a grainy frame and refreshing lift on the long finish."
Vinous: 96 Points
One of the stars of the vintage the 2015 Pape Clément is fabulous. Dark and beautifully resonant it captures all the natural radiance of the year in the Pape Clément style. Super-ripe black cherry plum mocha chocolate new leather and spice effortlessly fill out the wine's ample frame. Soft contours and an open-knit inviting personality are just two of the reasons the Pape Clément is going to be virtually impossible to resist even in the early going. The blend is 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. Tasted two times.
jsWine Enthusiast: 93-95 Points
"The wood is showing strongly here giving a layer of spice to the generous perfumed fruit. It is going to be a rich full wine packed with fruit."
Wine Spectator: 95 Points
Ripe and lush with flashy anise apple wood and mocha notes forming the frame and ample cassis cherry paste and plum sauce flavors at the core for balance. Shows lots of sweet spice details through the finish with the apple wood edge holding sway for now. A bold glossy version that will please fans of the style after some time. Best from 2022 through 2035. ?JM
