2011 Pape Clement
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The 2011 Pape-Clement is just a little disjointed on the nose compared to others, though it does cohere with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, fresh and quite structured towards the finish. Classic Claret really - no more, no less. Tasted blind at the annual 10-Year-On tasting.
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Tasted blind. Bright crimson. Ripe but rather simple fruit. Some sweetness and not quite enough zip. Finishes a bit dead. (JR)
Inky core. Not very expressive on the nose apart from some oak spice. Fierce and extracted on the palate so that it is pretty tough now, and bitter on the finish. Uncompromising. (JH)
The 2011 Pape Clement, a blend of 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, was aged 18 months in new French oak before being bottled unfiltered. Absolutely profound, with a complex bouquet of mulberries, black cherries, black currants, graphite and subtle smoke and burning ember-like aromas, this is a true super-star of the vintage. It represents a remarkable achievement by the winemaking team of Bernard Magrez. Full-bodied, rich and multidimensional, this wine clearly transcends the entire vintage. It should age effortlessly for 25 years.
About the producer
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.