Chateau Pape Clement2008
RED WINE
- Producer Chateau Pape Clement
- Blend 100% Red Bordeaux Blend
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Appellation Pessac-Leognan
- UPC 0 15643 51356 5
Reviews
James Suckling 91
A solid 2008 with subtle berry, currants and light vanilla bean character that turns to chocolate. Full body, with fine tannins and a long, long finish.
by JS, James Suckling , 2010
Wine Enthusiast 93
This is an impressive wine, packed with toast, yellow fruits, spice and richness. There is structure as well, the fruit layered with wood. Great balance and great potential.
by RV, Wine Enthusiast , 2011
Wine Spectator 90
Smoky, toasty oak notes take the lead in this powerful red, framing a core of dark flavors, with cassis, espresso and tar. Bold, with muscular tannins and chewy extract.
by TM, Wine Spectator , 2011
Wine Advocate 95
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.
by RP, Wine Advocate , 2011
Technical Details
Winery Technical Data
Location: Pessac.Area: 57 hectares.
Grape varieties: 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot
Density: 7700 vines per hectare.
Soil: clayey layer of the Pyrenees from the end of Pliocene and Quaternary eras. Viticulture: Bordeaux method, integrated culture. Stripping and thinning in several passages. Grassing controlled and in part, to plow horse.
Yield: 35 hl/ha