Chateau Pape Clement Blanc 2014 - Case of 6 Bottles (75cl)The 2014 Pape Clement Blanc was tasted three times during my tastings. In all three occasions, I felt that it has not quite delivered on that initial promise from barrel, missing the mineral tension of the finest white Bordeaux such as Domaine de Chevalier or Malartic Lagravire Blanc. The palate is quite rounded on the entry and the new oak is more evident here, lending the texture an attractive creaminess, but filing away some of the tension and

pastry cream and subtle hints of freshly baked bread

Otherwise the big-bodied

matured in 75% new oak

roasted quail and freshwater fish

Moderate but not intrusive wood frames lightly spiced aromas of both red and dark berries along with plenty of freshly turned earth character that continues onto the rich

chewy tannins and plenty of freshness supporting the lively fruit

offering drop-dead gorgeous Morello cherries

I can see it improving with bottle age

It is matured in 50% new oak

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay

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