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Pape Clément Blanc 2005

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > Pessac-Léognan
ColourWhite
TypeStill
Grape VarietySauvignon Blanc/Semillon

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Tasting Notes

The flamboyant 2005 Pape Clément Blanc possesses abundant nectarine, marmalade, and exotic Asian fruit characteristics.

96
Robert Parker, Hedonists Gazette, July 2008

The "2005 Pape Blanc" has a very open, expressive nose with plumes of white peach, brioche and vanillary new oak. Moderate definition - just a little obvious. The palate is more succinct with the oak more enmeshed into the wine, nice acidity, subtle brioche and white peach tones leading to an elegant finish. Once the nose calms down and subsumes the new oak, this will be very fine wine and the creamy finish is just irresistible. Drink 2010-2025. Tasted January 2009.

95
Neal Martin, RobertParker.com, July 2009

Solid core of fruit in this wine with excellent structure that reminds me of red wine. Tight and well-knit. Goes on for a long, long time. 60 percent Sauvignon Blanc and 40 percent Sémillon.

95/100
James Suckling, WineSpectator.com, March 2006

Tasted blind. Very light nose. Rather hot beginning and then the acid comes through, but the fruit is fading fast. There’s a flavour that reminds me of Mexico – tacos?
Drink 2008-2012

15
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, March 2017

Intense aroma and flavour. Oak present but lovely rich, ripe fruit. Balanced with good acidity. Drink 2008-2016.

17.5
James Lawther MW, Decanter.com, April 2006
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An outstanding combination of 55% Sauvignon Blanc and 45% Semillon, this full-bodied, dry white boasts copious quantities of lemon grass, honeysuckle, and apple notes backed up by hints of wood, quince, and nectarines. Concentrated, with admirable acidity, richness, and a more forward style than its neighbors, Laville Haut-Brion and Haut-Brion, this beauty can be enjoyed now and over the next 10-15 years.

96
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (176), April 2008
95
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (170), April 2007

An excellent vintage for Bordeaux’s dry whites, which tend to be vastly underrated, exceptionally long-lived (30-40 years in some cases), the 2005 possesses crisp acidity as well as serious weight, richness, and texture.

94/96
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (164), April 2006

Interesting, lifted notes. Rather sweet start. Full, broad, but lacking a bit of acidity. Slightly sickly. Long, big but not fine. Drink 2008-11

16
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, April 2006
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