Le Clementin du Pape Clement - Clement Rouge 2018 (750ml)
Price: $44.99
Sale Price: $38.98
Producer | Le Clementin du Pape Clement |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux |
Subregion | Pessac-Leognan |
Varietal | Cabernet Franc , Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Petit Verdot |
Vintage | 2018 |
Sku | 72380 |
James Suckling: 95 Points
This is a powerful second wine of Pape Clément with a dense and deep palate of dark berries, chocolate and walnuts, as well as stone and minerals. Full body, yet compact and chewy with a polished and intense tannin backbone. With the addition of Le Sartre in this second wine, it is now its own wine.
Wine Enthusiast: 93 Points
With its structure balanced by textured black-currant fruits and acidity, this is an attracrtive second wine. Poise and freshness are matched by the tannins and dry core. Drink the wine from 2023
Vinous Media: 92 Points
The 2018 Clémentin de Pape Clément is so expressive. Crushed rose petal, gravel, spice, tobacco and smoke all open in the glass. Medium in body, with striking aromatic presence and terrific persistence, the 2018 is just impeccable. The Clémentin is an understated wine with a ton of character. It's a gorgeous second wine from Pape Clément and Bernard Magrez.
-- Antonio Galloni
Wine Advocate: 92 Points
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Clémentin de Pape Clement strides confidently out of the glass with classic scents of ripe blackcurrants, juicy black plums and cedar chest, plus touches of graphite, bay leaves, unsmoked cigars and espresso. The medium-bodied, elegantly styled palate (13.5% alcohol) has a lot of grace and presence for a second wine, featuring finely grained tannins and seamless freshness to support the bright, black fruit flavors, finishing on a minerally note.