Chateau Pape Clement • Pessac-Leognan, France
Château Pape Clément Blanc is the grand vin dry white of this historic Pessac-Léognan estate, typically a Sauvignon Blan…Château Pape Clément Blanc is the grand vin dry white of this historic Pessac-Léognan estate, typically a Sauvignon Blanc– and Sémillon‑led blend from gravel-and-clay soils that lend both tension and richness. Vinified and aged in a mix of…Learn More »
$136
/750ml
2023 Retail Average
94
/100
2023 Pro Rating
Energy and grip define the 2023 Château Pape Clément Blanc, a focused, mineral-driven wine showing layers of Meyer lemon, lime, quince and ripe stone fruit over hints of chamomile, herbs and subtle toast. The palate is compact and textured rather than showy, with bright, mouthwatering acidity and a long, slightly pithy citrus and stony finish that reflects the estate’s move toward greater precision and less overt oak. This is a more restrained, terroir-focused expression of Pape Clément Blanc that still delivers real depth and seriousness.
Seared scallops with lemon beurre blanc; Roast chicken with tarragon and cream; Turbot with fennel and saffron
Château Pape Clément Blanc is the grand vin dry white of this historic Pessac-Léognan estate, typically a Sauvignon Blanc– and Sémillon‑led blend from gravel-and-clay soils that lend both tension and richness. Vinified and aged in a mix of French oak barrels and egg-shaped concrete vats with extended lees contact, it marries ripe, often tropical and citrus fruit with creamy texture, mineral drive, and notable ability to age, making it one of Bordeaux’s benchmark white wines.