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2017 Château Pape Clement Pessac-Léognan Blanc
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Pessac-Léognan |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Grape | , , , |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13%) |
| Drink window | 2021 - 2035 |
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Description
The 2017 Château Pape Clément Blanc is a premium white Bordeaux wine from the Pessac-Léognan region, made by the iconic Château Pape Clément. The wine is made from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon , with the occasional small addition of Sauvignon Gris or Muscadelle. This combination results in a complex, full-bodied wine that is highly sought after by white Bordeaux connoisseurs.
Year 2017
2017 was a relatively cool and temperate year in Bordeaux, with an early frost in April reducing yields, but the grapes that survived were of excellent quality. The cooler season led to fresh acidity and refined aromas in Bordeaux's white wines, and the 2017 vintages are often praised for their balance and elegance.
Vinification and Maturation
The grapes are carefully selected and undergo fermentation and maturation in French oak barrels, with a percentage of new wood to add subtle notes of vanilla and toast. Maturation on the lees helps to soften the texture of the wine and develop richness and depth.
Tasting notes
- Aromas : On the nose the wine offers a complex bouquet of ripe citrus, tropical fruits such as pineapple and mango, as well as floral notes of white flowers and a mineral undertone. The wood aging gives subtle aromas of toasted bread and a hint of spices.
- Taste : The wine has a rich and creamy texture, supported by a lively acidity. The taste offers a balance between ripe fruit notes, such as peach and lemon, and a pronounced minerality typical of wines from Pessac-Léognan.
- Finish : The finish is long and elegant, with a mineral note and a hint of spices that enhance the complexity of the wine.
Aging potential
The 2017 Château Pape Clément Blanc has good aging potential of around 10 to 15 years , during which it will develop more tertiary aromas of honey, dried fruit and toasted nuts.
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
Specifications
| Packing information | Box |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Pessac-Léognan |
| Winery | Chateau Pape Clement |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Drinking as of | 2021 |
| Drinking till | 2035 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| James Suckling rating | 97 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Professional Reviews
Parker
95
The Wine Advocate
RP 94+
Reviewed by:
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2021 - 2033
The Pape Clement 2017 Blanc (composed of 55% Sauvignon Blanc and 45% Sémillon) has loads of exotic fruit—pineapple, green guava and passion fruit—with crushed stones, fragrant herbs and mandarin peel hints. The palate is medium-bodied, intense and racy with a long, pure, exotic fruit finish.
Published: Mar 16, 2020
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James Suckling
97
CHÂTEAU PAPE CLÉMENT PESSAC-LÉOGNAN BLANC 2017
Friday, January 10, 2020
CountryFrance
RegionBordeaux
Vintage2017
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Score
96
Aromas of pineapple, peaches and apple pie with stone. Deep and intense, yet always subtle in the nose. Full-bodied, layered and very flavorful. However, it stays focused and precise in the mouth and at the finish. Serious length. Still needs three or four years to come together. Better after 2022.
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Vinous
94
93
Drinking Window
2022 - 2040
From: Vintage Seeks Home: Bordeaux 2017 In Bottle (Jan 2020)
The 2017 Pape-Clément Blanc, 15% aged in concrete eggs, needs a little aeration, eventually revealing dried honey, praline and almond aromas, a little earthier than previous vintages. The palate is very well balanced with a lightly spiced entry. There is a fine bead of acidity here, quite saline in the mouth. I find the oak is better integrated than previous vintages, ergo, I suspect that this will age in fine fashion. Tasted twice with consistent notes.
- By Neal Martin on September 2019
94
Drinking Window
2020 - 2027
From: 2017 Bordeaux – Mirror, Mirror on The Wall… (Mar 2020)
The 2017 Pape Clément Blanc is airy, weighty and so inviting. Hints of tangerine, passion fruit, white flowers and mint all lift from the glass. In the recent past, the Blanc has been oily and unctuous. There is plenty of textural depth to the 2017, but what impresses me most is its understatement and refinement. There is so much to like.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2019
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The history of Château Pape Clément is one of the longest and most fascinating of all French wine estates. Pape Clément is one of the best Grands Crus of Bordeaux and is located in Pessac, in the Graves. It is named after its famous owner Pope Clemens V. Bertrand de Goth, from 1305 the first pope to sit in Avignon under the name of Clemens V, became Archbishop of Bordeaux in 1299 and on this occasion received the existing wine estate, which he then greatly expanded . Clemens' papal name is the reason the château inherited that same name and the wine became an icon.
After his departure to Avignon, the winery remained the property of the Archdiocese of Bordeaux. Since this period, the estate has remained well managed for five centuries. The limited production was mainly reserved for use by the Archdiocese itself. During the French Revolution, the château became public domain but was also successfully expanded. The wines were sold through clear management of the owners at the same prices as the 2ième Grand Crus Classés from the Medoc.
In the 1980s, Bernard Magrez, visionary and passionate wine lover, took over the chateau and made its reputation even greater. Bernard Magrez has used all possible means to ensure that the exceptional terroir of Pape Clément, which has made the wines so famous and gives them their extraordinary finesse, continues to express itself as strongly as possible.
The 2017 Château Pape Clément Blanc is a premium white Bordeaux wine from the Pessac-Léognan region, made by the iconic Château Pape Clément. The wine is made from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon , with the occasional small addition of Sauvignon Gris or Muscadelle. This combination results in a complex, full-bodied wine that is highly sought after by white Bordeaux connoisseurs.
Year 2017
2017 was a relatively cool and temperate year in Bordeaux, with an early frost in April reducing yields, but the grapes that survived were of excellent quality. The cooler season led to fresh acidity and refined aromas in Bordeaux's white wines, and the 2017 vintages are often praised for their balance and elegance.
Vinification and Maturation
The grapes are carefully selected and undergo fermentation and maturation in French oak barrels, with a percentage of new wood to add subtle notes of vanilla and toast. Maturation on the lees helps to soften the texture of the wine and develop richness and depth.
Tasting notes
- Aromas : On the nose the wine offers a complex bouquet of ripe citrus, tropical fruits such as pineapple and mango, as well as floral notes of white flowers and a mineral undertone. The wood aging gives subtle aromas of toasted bread and a hint of spices.
- Taste : The wine has a rich and creamy texture, supported by a lively acidity. The taste offers a balance between ripe fruit notes, such as peach and lemon, and a pronounced minerality typical of wines from Pessac-Léognan.
- Finish : The finish is long and elegant, with a mineral note and a hint of spices that enhance the complexity of the wine.
Aging potential
The 2017 Château Pape Clément Blanc has good aging potential of around 10 to 15 years , during which it will develop more tertiary aromas of honey, dried fruit and toasted nuts.
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
| Packing information | Box |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | White |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Pessac-Léognan |
| Winery | Chateau Pape Clement |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Drinking as of | 2021 |
| Drinking till | 2035 |
| Alcohol % | 13 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 95 |
| James Suckling rating | 97 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Parker
95
The Wine Advocate
RP 94+
Reviewed by:
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Release Price:
NA
Drink Date:
2021 - 2033
The Pape Clement 2017 Blanc (composed of 55% Sauvignon Blanc and 45% Sémillon) has loads of exotic fruit—pineapple, green guava and passion fruit—with crushed stones, fragrant herbs and mandarin peel hints. The palate is medium-bodied, intense and racy with a long, pure, exotic fruit finish.
Published: Mar 16, 2020
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
97
CHÂTEAU PAPE CLÉMENT PESSAC-LÉOGNAN BLANC 2017
Friday, January 10, 2020
CountryFrance
RegionBordeaux
Vintage2017
CHECK PRICE
DOWNLOAD SHELFTALKER
Score
96
Aromas of pineapple, peaches and apple pie with stone. Deep and intense, yet always subtle in the nose. Full-bodied, layered and very flavorful. However, it stays focused and precise in the mouth and at the finish. Serious length. Still needs three or four years to come together. Better after 2022.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
Vinous
94
93
Drinking Window
2022 - 2040
From: Vintage Seeks Home: Bordeaux 2017 In Bottle (Jan 2020)
The 2017 Pape-Clément Blanc, 15% aged in concrete eggs, needs a little aeration, eventually revealing dried honey, praline and almond aromas, a little earthier than previous vintages. The palate is very well balanced with a lightly spiced entry. There is a fine bead of acidity here, quite saline in the mouth. I find the oak is better integrated than previous vintages, ergo, I suspect that this will age in fine fashion. Tasted twice with consistent notes.
- By Neal Martin on September 2019
94
Drinking Window
2020 - 2027
From: 2017 Bordeaux – Mirror, Mirror on The Wall… (Mar 2020)
The 2017 Pape Clément Blanc is airy, weighty and so inviting. Hints of tangerine, passion fruit, white flowers and mint all lift from the glass. In the recent past, the Blanc has been oily and unctuous. There is plenty of textural depth to the 2017, but what impresses me most is its understatement and refinement. There is so much to like.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2019
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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The history of Château Pape Clément is one of the longest and most fascinating of all French wine estates. Pape Clément is one of the best Grands Crus of Bordeaux and is located in Pessac, in the Graves. It is named after its famous owner Pope Clemens V. Bertrand de Goth, from 1305 the first pope to sit in Avignon under the name of Clemens V, became Archbishop of Bordeaux in 1299 and on this occasion received the existing wine estate, which he then greatly expanded . Clemens' papal name is the reason the château inherited that same name and the wine became an icon.
After his departure to Avignon, the winery remained the property of the Archdiocese of Bordeaux. Since this period, the estate has remained well managed for five centuries. The limited production was mainly reserved for use by the Archdiocese itself. During the French Revolution, the château became public domain but was also successfully expanded. The wines were sold through clear management of the owners at the same prices as the 2ième Grand Crus Classés from the Medoc.
In the 1980s, Bernard Magrez, visionary and passionate wine lover, took over the chateau and made its reputation even greater. Bernard Magrez has used all possible means to ensure that the exceptional terroir of Pape Clément, which has made the wines so famous and gives them their extraordinary finesse, continues to express itself as strongly as possible.