Bordeaux
Château Pape Clément - Pessac-Léognan - White - 2017
Characteristics
Country / Region: Bordeaux
Vintage: 2017
Name: AOP Pessac-Léognan
Grape variety: 55% Sauvignon Blanc & 45% Sémillon
Alcohol: 14 vol.
Color: White
Capacity: 75 cl
AWARDS
Estate rated 4 stars in the 2023 Guide de Bettane et Desseauve
Robert Parker: 94+/100
Wine:
The 2017 Château Pape Clément Pessac-Léognan White is a stunning showcase of power and vibrant fruit aromas. Its nose is immediately captivating, with smoky, mineral notes layered with hints of menthol and verbena. On the palate, its rich, deep, and structured texture is balanced by impressive tension and freshness. Bold, refined, and full of energy, this is a brilliantly crafted and complete white wine. Rated 94+/100 by Parker.Vinification:
Hand harvested. Pneumatic pressing of whole grapes. Vinification in French oak barrels and casks. Aged for 14 months, 15% in ovoid cement tanks.Terra Vitis & High Environmental Value certified.
Color:
Pale white with golden reflections.Nose:
Fresh and fruity with exotic fruit aromas, mixed with vegetal touches of cut grass and citrus peel.Palate:
Bright and well-balanced, the first sip is precise and expressive, revealing elegant notes of yellow fruit and spices. The finish is both vibrant and impressively long.
Temperature:
Serve at 10 to 12°C.Food and wine pairing:
Monkfish fillet on a fennel emulsion, crab on a parsnip purée, Poitou chabichou cheese.Cellar aging:
From now until 2030
A rising star in Pessac, Château Pape Clément is the epitome of luxury Bordeaux.
Every detail here is meticulously fine-tuned to craft the finest possible wine—from state-of-the-art facilities to an intimate understanding of the vineyard.
Bordeaux’s shift toward more refined, less heavy wines is evident in the 2017 vintage, and the result is nothing short of exceptional. We’re fully on board and confident that this Pape Clément 2017 will be truly spectacular!