Château Pape Clément white - Pessac-Léognan 2019 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48

Wine Advocate

95-97 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe7/15/2020

A blend of 46% Sauvignon Blanc, 40% Semillon and 14% Sauvignon Gris, the 2019 Blanc was harvested from the 30th of August to the 13th of September. It was vinified in various types of vessels. Sixty percent was fermented in French oak barrels of varying capacities ranging from 225 to 500 liters, 22% of which were new. Seven percent was fermented in concrete eggs. Seventeen percent was fermented in large, French oak foudres, with 44% new. And 16% was fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats. The nose of this nascent beauty was locked up tight for the first few minutes, eventually unfurling to offer subtle scents of fresh pineapple, green guava, kumquat and lemon zest with an emerging core of honey-drizzled white peach, chopped almonds and oyster shells plus a waft of baker's yeast. Medium-bodied, the palate is beautifully nuanced and poised, delivering fantastic intensity with a racy backbone and gorgeous satiny texture, finishing with epic length. Stunning.

WeinWisser

18 / 20

the7/7/2020

Bettane & Desseauve

93-94 / 100

by Bettane & Desseauvethe7/3/2020

16,5-17

Vinous

91-93 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe6/18/2020

The 2019 Pape Clément Blanc is rich and creamy, but also restrained. Jasmine, green pear and white pepper add pretty aromatic top notes. With good texture and depth, the 2019 is not as rich or heavy as it can be, and that is a good thing. Tasted two times.

Jeb DUNNUCK

94-96 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe6/18/2020

Always up with the top whites in a vintage, the 2019 Château Pape Clement Blanc sports a light gold hue to go with an exotic bouquet of honeyed grapefruit, citrus, flowers, and brioche. It's beautifully done, medium to full-bodied, and has bright acidity and a great finish. It's a terrific, complex, layered white.

Vinous

91-93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe6/16/2020

The 2019 Pape Clément Blanc has an attractive bouquet with scents of caramelised pear, peach skin and light waxy aromas. As usual, the oak is a little more prominent here compared to its peers. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, subtle guava and lychee notes on the entry, perhaps even a little Muscat towards the finish. I would have just liked more complexity and mineralité to be expressed on the aftertaste. Tasted twice.

The Wine Cellar Insider

96-96 / 100

byJeff Levethe6/10/2020

Opening with strong notes of white peach, assorted notes of orange and yellow tropical fruits and honeysuckle, with a hint of candied grapefruit peel. Fresh, sweet, crisp and long, with loads of waxy, sweet, juicy yellow citrus blended with tangerines. The wine was made from 60% Sauvignon Blanc and 40% Semillon. 96 Pts

Jamessuckling.com

96-97 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe6/4/2020

Lots of tangy fruit and beautiful depth. It's full-bodied, yet racy and very, very long. So much salty and sliced-apple character here. Excellent minerality and intensity.