Château Pape Clément Pessac-Léognan Cru Classé Rouge 2019 i trækasse

Jeb Dunnuck

As to the Grand Vin 2019 Château Pape Clement, it reveals a dense purple hue to go with stunning aromatics of crème de cassis, graphite, lead pencils shavings, scorched earth, and tobacco. Beautifully balanced, with flawless tannins, this full-bodied Pessac has that rare mix of elegance and power, a great mid-palate, and again, perfect balance. It's one of the gems of the vintage and has some accessibility today given its purity and balance, yet deserves 4-5 years of bottle age and will cruise for 20-25 years or more in cold cellars. The blend is equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, brought up in two-thirds new French oak.

Tastingbook.com

James Suckling

"Crushed-stone and berry aromas with some blackberry and black-tea character. Just a touch of smokiness. Sweet fruit, too. This is so refined, subtle, and beautiful for Pape with full body, ultra-fine tannins and a succulent finish. The center-palate is dense and complete. Goes on for minutes. So subtle and refined, focused and classy. Try after 2026."

Antonio Galloni

The 2019 Pape Clément is just as impressive as it was en primeur. It shows all of the textural richness that is so typical of Bernard Magrez's wines, but with an extra kick of freshness that provides energy as well as a sense of proportion. A wine of stature, the 2019 is so classy. Succulent black cherry, plum, mocha, new leather and licorice are all beautifully delineated. But more than anything else, I find the wine's energy really impressive. This is a fabulous vintage for Pape Clément. Tasted two times.

Falstaff

Deep dark ruby garnet, opaque core, violet reflections, subtle brightening of the edges. Black cherry fruit underlaid with a fine note of precious wood, a hint of cassis, liquorice and mandarin zest, fine nougat. Juicy, extra-sweet and elegant, ripe tannins, fresh structure, ripe heart cherries on the finish, minerally salty, very good length, balanced, great future potential.

Markus del Monego MW

Vinous

Alexandre Ma

"Pape Clément 2019 maintains a high-spirited character while integrating lots of exquisite details. It plays a splendid Cadenza directly at the moment it touches my palate. Blackberry, blueberry, mulberry and spicy notes of licorice, star anise and cinnamon blow on my face, embraced with a layer of intense black chocolate, like an Opera dessert melting on the palate. Compared to other vintages, Pape Clément 2019's fruitiness is more precise, and the acidity is more lifelike, I think the Foudre aging is the key point for this vintage."

Bettane & Desseauve

Houlberg

"6 Thumbs Up. Det dufter sgu meget som 2016'eren ... altså lidt fedladen, tyk og kraftig Bordeaux vin, der er kuldsort som tjære og samtidig en smule vild med intens finsk og tør engelsk lakrids. Igen er der også mejeri og tørret kød, men på en eller anden måde er fadpræget også en tak kraftigere her ... masser af vanilje, kanel og chokolade. Smagen er af samme skuffe ... fed, opulent og småtyk med deller på sidebenene, har denne tætte og kompakte struktur med solbær- og kirsebærmarmelade, godt med vanilje, fine og tykke tanniner ... hvor smager det dog lækkert, så 96 point."

Decanter

"Continuing the strong performance of Pape Clement over recent vintages.Violet edging around the glass, and a supple tannic hold that both constricts and expands the fruit through the palate,giving a sense of momentum.There is a firm tannic grip,given drama by notes of black pepper and bitter chocolate, and aslate texture finish toslow things down andholdthe flavoue.Malolactic fermatation in barrels (60%)new, and ageing in both barrels (90%) and larger oak carks.Petit Verdot and Cabarnet Franc are planted in the vineyard, but not yetin the 1st wine. Certified bee-friendly.Tasted twice, two weeksapart, excellent both times. Drinking window: 2027-2040."

Vert de Vin Magazine

VV Wine

Robert Parker

Composed of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 50% Merlot, the 2019 Papa Clement was harvested from the 18th of September tothe 11th of October. Ninety-three percent is aging in French oak barriques, 66% new, and 7% is aging in large foudres. Deepgarnet-purple in color, it hits the ground running with bold,expressive notes of warm cassis,boysenberries and black cherries with an undercurrent of clove oil,fertile loam, cedar chest and tar. Medium to full-bodied, the palateoffers a rock-solid foundation of firm, ripe grainy tannins and tons of freshness supporting the densely packed black fruit and carthy layers,finishing very long and mineral laced.

Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

Dark in color,the tobacco leaf, cigar box,floral, blackberry and dark plum aromas are just fabulous to smell. Fresh, sweet,rich,long, full-bodies and lifted, the wine is concentrated, deep and intense. The balance is perfect, with all the sweet fruits and freshness in harmony.This is a beautiful thing, because the 60-second finish is something you want to hang on to.