Chateau Pape Clement 2016 - Case of 6 Bottles (75cl)The 2016 Pape Clement is picked from 30 September until 19 October at 48 hectoliters per hectare. The first bottle that I tasted with Bernard Magrez and his team felt a little overdone, but I had a strong suspicion that it was not a representative bottle. A second bottle was more restrained on the nose with blackberries, red plum, a touch of cloves and a light iodine influence. I love the delineation and detail here. The palate is medium bodied with a

Pessace-Leognan

The mouth feel is soft and creamy

The acidity is very well judged with purity and elegance on the finish

It feels linear and correct

espresso and Indian spices

Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc 55%

but otherwise this is classic Rieussec that might

to a long-extended farewell

Aged in French oak

a multi-layered texture

This robust effort is going to necessitate at least 5 to 6 years of bottle age first and reward 10 to 12

If the 2014 Canon doesn't quite deliver the opulence for you