
- Nick's Import
2014 Chateau Pape Clement Blanc
The Château Pape-Clement Blanc 2014 is a blend of 50% Sémillon, 40% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Sauvignon Gris picked between 8 and 23 September. There is a tangible richness, almost decadence on the nose that actually shades the Magrez-Fombrauge Blanc. Lemon curd and dried honey soar from the glass. The palate is very well balanced, powerful in the mouth, a slight viscosity coming through towards the finish that fans out with a sense of confidence and brio. This will be utterly irresistible. Drink 2017 - 2030.
92-94 points
Neal Martin eRobertParker.com # 218 (Apr 2015)
Distinctive, with lemon sherbet and yellow apple flavors, matched to white ginger, brioche and singed macadamia nut notes. Quite creamy in feel, with a paraffin hint at the very end. An overt style, but hard to deny.
92-95 points
J.M. - Wine Spectator
As ever with this wine, there is clear oak barrel influence from the first attack, giving a rich intensity to the stone fruits, majoring on peach and mango. Fairly high alcohol, staying true to the house style but with a very attractive acidity underneath. This is sweet, rich, but with a biting lift.
17.5/20pts (91/100pts)
Decanter
This is layered and substantial as it should be with dried honey and apple character. Full and intense with layers of fruit. This is a serious white.
93-94 points
James Suckling