Chateau Pape Clement 2019 (Ex-OWC 6) (WA 96-98+)

Pessac-Leognan

WA 96-98+.
Composed of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot, the 2019 Pape Clement was harvested from the 18th of September to the 11th of October. Ninety-three percent is aging in French oak barriques, 66% new, and 7% is aging in large foudres. Deep garnet-purple in color, it hits the ground running with bold, expressive notes of warm cassis, boysenberries and black cherries with an undercurrent of clove oil, fertile loam, cedar chest and tar. Medium to full-bodied, the palate offers a rock-solid foundation of firm, ripe grainy tannins and tons of freshness supporting the densely packed black fruit and earthy layers, finishing very long and mineral laced. LPB Jun 2020.

Neil Martin 96-98 points.
James Suckling 96-97 points.
Jeb Dunnuck 96-99 points.
Antonio Galloni 95-97 points.

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