Château Pape Clément - Grand Cru Classé (2016)
·1 min
tasting
france
bordeaux
bordeaux2023
2016
Our final wine tasted after touring the vineyard at Château Pape Clément. A lovely, rich flavour. Plenty of tannins and a nice, full body to it.
Very enjoyable!
| Wine Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Château Pape Clément - Grand Cru Classé |
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Producer | Château Pape Clément |
| Grapes | 60% Merlot 37% Cabernet Sauvignon 2% Cabernet Franc 1% Petit Verdot |
| Appearance | |
|---|---|
| Clarity | Clear |
| Intensity | Deep |
| Colour | Ruby |
| Nose | |
|---|---|
| Condition | Clean |
| Intensity | Medium |
| Characteristics | Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Cinnamon, Oak, Vanilla |
| Palate | |
|---|---|
| Sweetness | n/a |
| Acidity | Low |
| Tannin | Medium |
| Alcohol | High |
| Body | Full |
| Intensity | Pronounced |
| Characteristics | Blackberry, Blackcurrant, Cinnamon, Spices, Chocolate, Vanilla |
| Finish | Long |
| Conclusions | |
|---|---|
| Quality | Very Good |
| My Rating | (8 / 10) |
Based on the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine®.
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