Pape-Clement Pessac Leognan 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pape-Clement
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan, Graves, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 55%, Merlot 45%
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Major critics: Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti-Brown) 92-94, Vinous (Neal Martin) 92-94, Antonio Galloni 91-94; Wine Spectator 92-94; The Wine Cellar Insider 95-97

Tasting Note
Deep black-fruit core of black cherry, cassis and plum with floral lift, cedar, white pepper and iron-mineral notes; medium-full body, firm grainy tannins and a long, spicy saline finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef tenderloin, duck confit, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), spicy Sichuan beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, berry sorting with some whole clusters/stems included; fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, malolactic in barrel, aged ~18 months in French oak.

Vineyard Info
Château Pape-Clément is a Cru Classé estate dating to the 14th century; owned by Bernard Magrez, the domaine is renowned for structured, ageworthy Pessac-Léognan wines.