2021 Pape-Clement Blanc (Pessac-Leognan)
Secondary Description
70% Sauvignon Blanc/30% Semillon
The beautifully floral bouquet contains jasmine and chamomile, orange and ginger. Seriously well-defined. A nice balance between acidity and weight, it doesn`t tear through the mouth like some, but spreads around the palate very elegantly. Waxy mid-palate richness. What a lovely perfume. (NT 16/05/22)
Origin
Pessac-Leognan, Graves, Bordeaux, FRANCE
Colour
white
Wine Style
dry
Dominant Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Closure Style
cork
Maturity
drink or keep
Bottle size
75cl
Case Quantity
6
Alcohol
13%
Score
93-94 points, William Kelley, robertparker.com, April 2022
91-93 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, April 2022
94 points, Jane Anson, janeanson.com, April 2022
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Media Reviews
William Kelley
The 2021 Pape Clément Blanc shows the tension and cut that this vintage could bring to dry white Bordeaux. Exhibiting aromas of gooseberries, nectarine, confit citrus and pastry cream, it`s medium to full-bodied, fleshy but incisive, with a textural attack and a bright, saline finish. It`s a blend of 72% Sauvignon Blanc, only 22% Semillon, 5% Sauvignon Gris and 1% Muscadelle. 93-94 points
Neal Martin
The 2021 Pape Clément Blanc was picked from 8-23 September and offers fragrant white flowers and peach skin on the nose, more minerality than the Clementin, gaining intensity with aeration. The palate is well balanced, perhaps tauter than recent vintages with a fine spine of acidity, a dab of stem ginger and lemongrass towards the finish. The 30% Sémillon just lends a bit of umami here, and it should age well in bottle. 91-93 points
Jane Anson
This is delicious, one to share, with ripe white peach and pear flavours with waves of gentle frangipane and soft almond adding complexity. Has concentration through the palate, fresh acidities that are harnessed for a mouthwatering finish, plenty to enjoy, impressive. 94 points