Chateau Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé de Graves Red Bordeaux Blend

An extensive history with this Pessac-Leognan estate. In 1305 Bertrand de Goth, a major landowner in Bordeaux as well as its Archbishop, became Pope Clement V and the city named this estate in his honour. From 1939 it was owned by the Montagne family, and passed by marriage into the ownership of Bernard Magrez. After a 20 minute decant, aromas of vanilla, raspberry, pepper, menthol - minty, dusty and aristocratic. “Damn good claret” as the old boys in Pall Mall would say! JH said more like the Medoc than Pessac-Leognan on the nose. The medium bodied palate has become more savoury and less fruit driven at 17 years but still works extremely well - seamless. 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. One of the 1001 wines.

Leather, cigar, tobacco notes. Opened up nicely after an hour.

Red & black fruits, still youthful with cedar, leather, sweet spice, graphite & tobacco. No rush as this will continue to develop over the next 15-20 yrs

Very nice, fresh fruit aromas. Nice mouthfeel and finish but still young and primary.

WotN. 05s finally coming around.

Wife said it was more like a deep chardonnay and she has better taste buds than me but...I liked it.

05 still not loosening it’s grip. Long way to go. 55 M / 45 CS

Still somewhat primary as most 05’s are showing Graves like personality with red & black fruits, cedar, leather, graphite & tobacco. Nice vintage for PC but will need more time.

18/20 (94/100) Сложный и насыщенный аромат с доминирующими нотами чернослива, вишневого варенья, шоколада, гвоздики и ментола. Тельное с высокой кислотностью и интенсивными, чуть суховатыми танинами. Свежие ягоды во вкусе. Отлично и всё ещё молодо.

Fantastic.