Red wine
Château Pape Clément, Cru classé 2009
RRP £160
Pape-Clément’s owner, Bernard Magrez, is known to be exacting with his employees, and is equally so in his search for perfection in his wines. 2009 came pretty close, with a rich, chocolately, seriously attractive nose, displaying a touch of Rhône-esque animality, freshness, and above all poise and serenity. Harmonious, gently imposing, and majestic in the mouth. This has rich, ripe fruit, floral freshness, and just the right level of acidity and tannin to carry it through its long life to come.
Score
Wine Details
Colour
Red
Wine Style
Still
Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon (56%), Merlot (45%), Cabernet Franc (5%)
Alcohol
13%
Bottle size
75cl
Drink dates
2021 - 2041
Origin
Country
France
Region
Bordeaux
Sub-region
Graves
Area
Pessac-Léognan AOP
Tasting Information
Name of Tasting
Bordeaux 2009
Type of Tasting
Tasting feature
Blind
No
Tasted by
Ella Lister
