Château Pape Clément White 2009

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Grand Cru Classé of Pessac-Léognan

 100/100 Parker: A rare wine from an exceptional vintage.

• When to drink this wine : Can be drunk now

• Tasting notes: "The 2009 Pape Clément Blanc is an absolutely outstanding wine, which is no surprise given what this historic estate has done in both white and red over the past 20 years. The white wine, an intriguing blend of 40% Sauvignon Blanc, 35% Semillon, 16% Sauvignon Gris and the rest Muscadelle, comes from 7.5 acres of pure gravelly soil. An exquisite nose of honeysuckle, tropical fruit, pineapple, green apples and orange and apricot marmalade flies from the glass. Great acidity, a full-bodied palate and a texture more akin to that of a white Burgundy grand cru put this wine in a class of its own. I wouldn't be surprised if other people also think this wine is pure white Bordeaux perfection. I tasted this wine four times and gave it a perfect score three times out of four. It's one of the most exquisite dry white wines I've ever tasted anywhere - full stop. The founder of Pape Clément, Bertrand de Goth, would certainly be pleased with his decision to plant a vineyard here in 1305. Pure genius!"

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