2023 Pape Clement Blanc (Pessac-Leognan)

Pale gold colour, good grip, plenty of rise through the palate, waves of nectarine, peach pit, kiwi, saffron, mint leaf. Has structure and depth through the mid palate, coupled with fresh acidity, and can age. 48hl/ha yield. 94 points

Aromas of white flowers, lemon oil, pomegranate and lemongrass preface the 2023 Pape Clement Blanc, a moderately weighted, sappy, layered and incisive wine with bright acids and a penetrating, mouthwatering finish. In comparison to previous vintages, the use of wood has been scaled back, allowing the wine to express a closer connection to its terroir and achieve greater precision in its aromatic profile. 91-93 points

The 2023 Pape Clement Blanc is another strong vintage for a wine that has been in transition for a few years now. There`s still plenty of textural richness in the Blanc, but less of the tropical character and flamboyance of some past years. Orange peel, mint, dried herbs, chamomile and crushed flowers open gracefully. All the elements are so well balanced. Tasted three times. 93-95 points