Château Pape Clement 2008
£1,250.00
Appellation - Pessac Leognan
Owner - Bernard Magrez
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
Second wines - Le Clémentin du Pape Clément
Annual production – 120,000 bottles
TASTING NOTES
One of the top successes of the vintage, this blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot was harvested between October 8 and 24. The late harvest ensured perfect ripeness as evidenced by the sweet bouquet of black cherries, lead pencil shavings, cassis and subtle barbecue smoke. Well-balanced with good acidity, ripe tannins, medium to full body and a layered mouthfeel, this excellent 2008 can be drunk now and over the next 15+ years.
95
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (194), May 2011
