Pape-Clement Pessac Leognan 2020

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pape-Clement
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves), Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
High acclaim: Antonio Galloni (Vinous) ~98, James Suckling 98, Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 96–98, Neal Martin (Vinous) 95; Falstaff 95–97

Tasting Note
Concentrated black-fruit core (cassis, blackberry, plum) with graphite, cedar, tobacco and iodine; ripe, finely grained tannins, bright mineral spine and an energetic, persistent finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, braised short ribs, lamb, venison, aged hard cheeses. Asian: char siu (Cantonese roast pork), Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi or galbi), beef rendang, rich Sichuan dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; cold pre-fermentation maceration and extended skin contact; ~18 months ageing primarily in French oak barriques (c.66% new) with a portion in large foudres.

Vineyard Info
Historic Grand Cru Classé estate (origins 13th century) in Pessac-Léognan, managed parcel-by-parcel on gravelly soils; modernized estate producing top-tier reds and whites.