Pape Clement Rouge Pessac Leognan 2020
97+ Points! I loved the 2020 Château Pape Clément, and this beauty is up there with the top wines in Pessac. Checking in as equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, aged 18 months in 90% barrels and 10% in foudre, it offers a deep purple hue to go with a powerful, concentrated profile displaying both red and black fruits, lots of spicy, chocolate, flowery incense nuances, full-bodied richness, and an almost salty, bloody character on the finish. This beauty shows the concentrated yet utterly classic, focused, elegant style of the vintage and has so much to love. It's going to be even better with 4-6 years of bottle age and will see its 30th birthday in fine form. - Jeb Dunnuck, jebdunnuck.com
98 Points! Lots of blackberry, iodine and crushed stone here. Some black pepper and graphite, too. Full body and medium, fine tannins that have a powdery texture and open in the mouth. So much going on. Iodine and iron undertones with some raw mushroom bring you back for more. Muscular. This is for the cellar. Drink after 2027. - James Suckling, jamessuckling.com
97 Points! With a deep hue that is close to opaque, the wine exudes smoke, roasted espresso, cigar wrappers, blackberries, black cherries, licorice, and chocolate. There is fabulous depth, purity, length, and complexity here. The richly-textured finish is fleshy, powerful, intense, and polished, with an endnote that keeps on going long after the wine has left the glass. This is the finest vintage of Pape Clement in years. - Jeff Leve, Wine Cellar Insider
95 Points! Muscular tannins that have grip and staying power, exuberant while staying on the right side of the line, giving punch and definition without drowning the fruit. Cassis, liqourice, slate, crayon, crushed rocks, very much on style for Pape Clement and an excellent wine with staying power. Harvest started September 10. Heavy bottle. 60% new oak. - Jane Anson
| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| DEC Score | 94 |
| JA Score | 95 |
| JD Score | 97+ |
| JS Score | 98 |
| VM Score | 98 |
| Grapes | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintages | 2020 |
| Sizes | 750ml |
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