Chateau Pape Clement Blanc 2011 - Case of 6 Bottles (75cl)The 2011 Blanc is cropped at 30hl ha in successive tries between 30th August and 15th September. It has a well defined bouquet with scents of grapefruit, lime flower, vanilla pod and a touch of guava that is nicely contained and focused. The palate has a well balanced entry that displays fine weight in the mouth. The oak is a little obtrusive at the moment but it will meld together with bottle age. There are attractive notes of grapefruit, bitter

then Côte de Nuits Vineyard

A broad wine with compelling purity

Bottle Size: 1500ml

he has replaced the term Vieilles Vignes with the name of a cuvée

a blend of 52% Merlot and 48% Cabernet Franc

Composed of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon and 21% Merlot aged for 18 months in French oak barrels

graphite and spring flowers

full-bodied and quite powerful flavors that terminate in a rustic

the 2012 Petrus demonstrated a forward

The finish is strikingly persistent and very classy

it finishes on a compelling mineral note

vivacious Montrose that starts in almost understated fashion yet builds in the mouth towards what is almost a sensual finish