1995 Pape Clement Blanc
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While the 1995 is less successful than Pape-Clement's 1994, the wine avoids the diluted, high acid character found in many 1995 white Graves. The citrusy, fig, and smoky-scented nose is followed by a medium-bodied, well-concentrated wine with excellent purity and elegance. It possesses good acidity, a moderately long finish, and some aging potential. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2008. Last tasted 11/97
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Lemon-lime, herbs and spicy oak on the nose. Fresh but a bit strident, with modest fat and back-end ripeness. Will further batonnage enrich this wine?
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.