2013 Château Pape Clément Pessac-Léognan Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note

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Medium-bodied, rapidly maturing, easy to drink wine with soft, round fruits, a touch of oak and a short finish. This is not a bottle for long term aging or decanting. Now and over the next few years is best for this wine.

Medium-bodied, rapidly maturing, easy to drink wine with soft, round fruits, a touch of oak and a short finish. This is not a bottle for long term aging or decanting. Now and over the next few years is best for this wine.

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A lighter, fresher style of Pape Clement which should make fans of the estate that feel vintages like 2009 and 2010 were over the top, right at home. With smoke, licorice, espresso and black cherry aromas poking through, the wine is round, polished, fruity and forward.

A lighter, fresher style of Pape Clement which should make fans of the estate that feel vintages like 2009 and 2010 were over the top, right at home. With smoke, licorice, espresso and black cherry aromas poking through, the wine is round, polished, fruity and forward.

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With a smoke-filled nose of earthy black cherry, coffee bean and fennel, the dark-colored (for the vintage) wine is soft, polished and sweet, but just a bit short in the fresh black raspberry finish. From a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc, the wine reached 13.5% ABV and is aging in 70% new, French oak. Fans of pre Bernard Magrez Pape Clement should be all over this lower ABV, less concentrated style of wine. 90-93 Pts

With a smoke-filled nose of earthy black cherry, coffee bean and fennel, the dark-colored (for the vintage) wine is soft, polished and sweet, but just a bit short in the fresh black raspberry finish. From a blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 5% Cabernet Franc, the wine reached 13.5% ABV and is aging in 70% new, French oak. Fans of pre Bernard Magrez Pape Clement should be all over this lower ABV, less concentrated style of wine. 90-93 Pts

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When to Drink Chateau Pape Clement, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time

Chateau Pape Clement needs time before it begins to show its true character. Pape Clement needs at least 10-15 years of aging in good vintages until it is ready to be enjoyed. Young vintages can be decanted for 2-4 hours or more. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume.

Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Pape Clement offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 15-50 years of age after the vintage.

Serving Chateau Pape Clement with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips

Chateau Pape Clement is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. Chateau Pape Clement is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau Pape Clement is also good with Asian dishes, and hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.

Chateau Pape Clement Blanc, the white wine of Pape Clement is best served with a myriad of different seafood dishes, shellfish, crab, lobster, sushi, sashimi, chicken, pork, and veal, as well as Asian cuisine.

Chateau Pape Clement is one of the first major Bordeaux estates to embrace wine tourism as a business. Open 7 days a week, depending on the needs of the guest, they are willing to customize a special program, depending on the needs of the guest. Or, visitors can simply request a tour, tasting, and visit their wine bar and gift shop.

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