Château Pape Clément

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend

9.253 ratings
9.213 pro ratings
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Red Bordeaux Blend
Top Notes For
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

The 07 Bordeaux’s have turned out better than critically reviewed young for many quality producers. I became aware of that in 2014 when I had the 07 Smith Haut-Lafitte at the property with beef stroganoff prepared by their chef at lunch. I wouldn’t hold the 07’s as long as I would hold many other vintages but drinking beautifully now.

Nose show’s floral, slightly ruby to baked fruits of; blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries, raspberries on the glass edge, touch of pomegranate, tobacco leaf, excellent, soft graphite, dark, rich, moist, forest floor with dry leaves, notes of steeped tea, touch of black licorice, wet clay, limestone minerals, mixed dark berry cola, vanillin, light, fresh herbaceous notes, understated cinnamon & nutmeg, gentle, dark spice, sandalwood with fresh & withering dark, blue, purple forals.

The palate/mouthfeel is ruby, lush and pretty. Crazy beautiful. Blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries, a touch of purple fruits, raspberries on the glass edge, touch of pomegranate, candied tarriness, tobacco leaf, excellent, soft graphite, dark, rich, moist, forest floor with dry leaves, saline, notes of steeped tea, touch of black licorice, wet clay, limestone minerals, dry soil, dry river stones, crushed rocks, mixed dark berry & cherry cola, red licorice, vanillin, light, fresh herbaceous notes, understated cinnamon & nutmeg, gentle, dark spice, sandalwood with fresh & withering dark, blue, purple forals. Beautiful acidity. The lush finish is well balanced, nice structure even mix of fruit & earth and lasts two-minutes.

Great pair with the Allen Brothers Cowgirl Bone-in Ribeye.

Photos of Chateau Pape Clement’s magnificent property.

The 07 Bordeaux’s have turned out better than critically reviewed young for many quality producers. I became aware of that in 2014 when I had the 07 Smith Haut-Lafitte at the property with beef stroganoff prepared by their chef at lunch. I wouldn’t hold the 07’s as long as I would hold many other vintages but drinking beautifully now.

Nose show’s floral, slightly ruby to baked fruits of; blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries, raspberries on the glass edge, touch of pomegranate, tobacco leaf, excellent, soft graphite, dark, rich, moist, forest floor with dry leaves, notes of steeped tea, touch of black licorice, wet clay, limestone minerals, mixed dark berry cola, vanillin, light, fresh herbaceous notes, understated cinnamon & nutmeg, gentle, dark spice, sandalwood with fresh & withering dark, blue, purple forals.

The palate/mouthfeel is ruby, lush and pretty. Crazy beautiful. Blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, strawberries, a touch of purple fruits, raspberries on the glass edge, touch of pomegranate, candied tarriness, tobacco leaf, excellent, soft graphite, dark, rich, moist, forest floor with dry leaves, saline, notes of steeped tea, touch of black licorice, wet clay, limestone minerals, dry soil, dry river stones, crushed rocks, mixed dark berry & cherry cola, red licorice, vanillin, light, fresh herbaceous notes, understated cinnamon & nutmeg, gentle, dark spice, sandalwood with fresh & withering dark, blue, purple forals. Beautiful acidity. The lush finish is well balanced, nice structure even mix of fruit & earth and lasts two-minutes.

Great pair with the Allen Brothers Cowgirl Bone-in Ribeye.

Photos of Chateau Pape Clement’s magnificent property.

May 7th, 2023
Carrie Alexander

49% Cabernet Sauvignon 46% merlot 3% Cabernet Franc 2% petit Verdot

49% Cabernet Sauvignon 46% merlot 3% Cabernet Franc 2% petit Verdot

Jun 15th, 2015
John Sweeney

This 2007 is really in a great place right now.

This 2007 is really in a great place right now.

Mar 4th, 2015
Jacky Hamasaki

Clear, day bright and medium ruby, medium plus concentration and medium plus viscosity.
Clean, medium plus intensity aromas of black berry, black cherry, red cherry, wet clay, tea leaf, lather, anise.
Dry, medium body and medium plus alcohol, medium plus acidity and medium tannin, long finish and medium plus complexity. This wine is very well balance, good potential .$1440

Clear, day bright and medium ruby, medium plus concentration and medium plus viscosity.
Clean, medium plus intensity aromas of black berry, black cherry, red cherry, wet clay, tea leaf, lather, anise.
Dry, medium body and medium plus alcohol, medium plus acidity and medium tannin, long finish and medium plus complexity. This wine is very well balance, good potential .$1440

May 2nd, 2014
Pierre Gourinchas

Outstanding

Outstanding

Mar 25th, 2019
Brandon Boesch

Blind 2007 tasting. Group 2nd, my 5th. I pegged this for Napa! Pepper, cherries, vanilla, and warmer than the other wines.

Blind 2007 tasting. Group 2nd, my 5th. I pegged this for Napa! Pepper, cherries, vanilla, and warmer than the other wines.

Nov 17th, 2018
Ambroise GERY

Nez complet boîte à tabac cuir cassis
Belle équilibre sur le 2007 à boire
le 2006 à faire vieillir

Nez complet boîte à tabac cuir cassis
Belle équilibre sur le 2007 à boire
le 2006 à faire vieillir

Sep 27th, 2018
Chris England

Off year Pape Clement @ £76 but one of the best in 07 😁 & drinking lovely today 👍

🍇 51% Cab S, 46% Mer, 2% Pet V & 1% Cab F

🍷 Opaque ruby

👃 Flinty mineral & gravel stones oozing through crushed pencil lead in dirty blackcurrant & dark mashed plum w/ soggy earth, farmyard & soft oak

👄 Med body of rich ripe blackcurrant & dark plum in earthy mocha & liquorice infused with crushed mineral rocks

🎯 Med+ dirty dark fruits surrounded with mocha, liquorice & minerals

Off year Pape Clement @ £76 but one of the best in 07 😁 & drinking lovely today 👍

🍇 51% Cab S, 46% Mer, 2% Pet V & 1% Cab F

🍷 Opaque ruby

👃 Flinty mineral & gravel stones oozing through crushed pencil lead in dirty blackcurrant & dark mashed plum w/ soggy earth, farmyard & soft oak

👄 Med body of rich ripe blackcurrant & dark plum in earthy mocha & liquorice infused with crushed mineral rocks

🎯 Med+ dirty dark fruits surrounded with mocha, liquorice & minerals

Aug 18th, 2017
Charles Saumade

Des arômes poivrés, toastés, fumés et de café. La bouche est ronde, souple avec des tanins fondus. Quel vin !

Des arômes poivrés, toastés, fumés et de café. La bouche est ronde, souple avec des tanins fondus. Quel vin !

Mar 21st, 2016
Oscar More

Vino perfecto sin errores.

Vino perfecto sin errores.

Dec 6th, 2015