1959 Pape Clement
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Neal Martin
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The 1959 Pape Clément has a gorgeous bouquet with rose petals and incense infusing the mélange of red and black fruit, hints of mahogany antique bureau and black olive. It blossoms in the glass. Thankfully, the palate matches the aromatics. Wonderful balance with just a light splash of soy. This has the backbone of the 1949, yet it is imbued with much more finesse and amplitude. More flesh is extant, a fine thread of acidity that stitches together the harmonious finish. This epitomizes the beauty of mature Pessac-Léognan and, unequivocally, one of the finest vintages of Pape Clément that I have tasted from this era.
About the producer
Among the oldest estates in Bordeaux, Ch. Pape Clément has been guided into the modern era by Bernard Magrez, who has managed the estate since 1985. It makes some of the best reds in the region.