Pape-Clement Pessac Leognan 2007

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pape-Clement
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan
Vintage:
 
2007
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan, Graves (Bordeaux).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 40%, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92; Wine Spectator 90; Wine Enthusiast 91. Recommended drinking window and commercial notes from multiple retailers

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and plum, graphite and truffle notes with tobacco, smoky ember and cedar. Medium–full body, ripe yet grippy tannins and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef stew, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), teriyaki beef skewers, Sichuan-style beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; traditional fermentation in vats, destemmed; aged ~16–18 months in French oak (majority new), élevage to integrate oak.

Vineyard Info
Château Pape Clément: historic Cru Classé estate in Pessac owned by Bernard Magrez; c.30 ha in Graves, noted for both red and white Pessac-Léognan wines.