2024 Pape Clement Blanc
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Tasting Notes
Clean and crisp, ripe lemon, honeyed melon, mint, and crushed stone notes emerge from the light gold 2024 Château Pape Clément Blanc. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, concentrated, fresh, and focused, showing the vintage's more rounded, charming style. It has beautiful balance and a long finish.
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Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Needs a little swirling to coax out notes of fresh apricots, juicy pears, and green mango, leading to hints of lime blossoms and sea spray. The light to medium-bodied palate is silky and refreshing with loads of orchard fruit layers and a compelling savoriness on the finish.
The 2024 Pape Clément Blanc emerges from the glass with aromas of pear, confit citrus, lime and herbs, followed by a moderately weighted, supple and lively palate built around tangy acids that culminate in a fresh, fruity finish.
The 2024 Pape Clément Blanc is stellar. Rich and deep, the 2024 stands out because of its textural density and almost phenolic feel. The 2024 is being raised in 50% oak (one-third new), 40% foudre and 10% a mix of ceramic, cement and stainless steel. Citrus confit, dried herbs, white pepper and chalk build as this imposing, structured white shows off its distinctive personality. Tasted four times.
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.