Pape-Clement Pessac Leognan 2016

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pape-Clement
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves), Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 60%, Cabernet Sauvignon 36%, Petit Verdot 3%, Cabernet Franc 1%.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 98; Jeb Dunnuck 97; Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 96; Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 96; Wine Spectator 96

Tasting Note
Shows concentrated blackcurrant, black cherry, graphite, tobacco and sweet spice, with firm grainy tannins, mineral lift and a very long polished finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef côte de boeuf, venison, aged hard cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu (BBQ pork), Korean bulgogi, soy-braised short ribs.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, temperature-controlled maceration (30–40 days), malolactic in oak; aged ~16–18 months in French oak (c.60% new) with parcel selection.

Vineyard Info
Château Pape Clément, historic Pessac-Léognan estate owned by Bernard Magrez (since 1983); gravelly clay soils, modern cellar and parcel vinification.