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Tasting notes
Score 89-92/100 · Wine Spectator

Licorice and blackberry aromas follow through to a full body, with silky tannins and a fruity finish. This has a solid core of fruit and chewy tannins. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2009

Critic scores

Critic scores
93
93/100

Average Score

91
89-92/100

Wine Spectator

95
95/100

Robert Parker

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95 points
Robert Parker
Score 95/100 · Robert Parker

One of the top successes of the vintage, this blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot was harvested between October 8 and 24. The late harvest ensured perfect ripeness as evidenced by the sweet bouquet of black cherries, lead pencil shavings, cassis and subtle barbecue smoke. Well-balanced with good acidity, ripe tannins, medium to full body and a layered mouthfeel, this excellent 2008 can be drunk now and over the next 15+ years. May 2011, 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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