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Tasting notes
Score 87/100 · Drink 1989-2000, Robert Parker, Jan 1998

The 1985, the best Pape-Clement since the 1975, is a fragrant, supple, tasty wine with a great deal of finesse and charm. It is deeply concentrated, medium bodied, long, and complex. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 3/89.

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87
87/100

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87
87/100

Robert Parker

87
87/100

Robert Parker

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87 points
Robert Parker
Score 87/100 · Robert Parker

The 1985, the best Pape-Clement since the 1975, is a fragrant, supple, tasty wine with a great deal of finesse and charm. It is deeply concentrated, medium bodied, long, and complex. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 3/89. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Château Pape Clément 1:1
Pape Clement

Among the oldest estates in Bordeaux, Ch. Pape Clément has been guided into the modern era by Bernard Magrez, who has managed the estate since 1985. It makes some of the best reds in the region.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

12.5%

Classification

Grand Cru Classé de Graves

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