PAPE CLEMENT BL 2012 75CL
$258
3 in stock
Pape Clement as its name alludes to, was named after its most famous owner Pope Clement V. The first vintage recoreded dates as far back as 1252, making it one of the oldest in the region. The property is the closest neighbour to Haut Brion but planted on cooler, later ripening soils resulting in a different expression and fruit character. Management of the property was taken over by Bernard Magrez and in 1993 when Michel Rolland was hired to bring technical expertise. No expense is spared by Magrez, including solar powered drones in the vineyard using infrared to detect vine disease and ripeness levels. They also use oxen in place of horses used elsewhere. A small amount of white wine is made from 2.5ha of land, planted 45% to Sauvignon Blanc, 45% to Semillon and a further 10% split between Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle.
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Producer
PAPE CLEMENT
Colour
White
Vintage
2012
Region
Bordeaux
AWARDS
award:Tim Atkin|medal:94 pts
PAPE CLEMENT BL 2012 75CL
$258
3 in stock
Pape Clement as its name alludes to, was named after its most famous owner Pope Clement V. The first vintage recoreded dates as far back as 1252, making it one of the oldest in the region. The property is the closest neighbour to Haut Brion but planted on cooler, later ripening soils resulting in a different expression and fruit character. Management of the property was taken over by Bernard Magrez and in 1993 when Michel Rolland was hired to bring technical expertise. No expense is spared by Magrez, including solar powered drones in the vineyard using infrared to detect vine disease and ripeness levels. They also use oxen in place of horses used elsewhere. A small amount of white wine is made from 2.5ha of land, planted 45% to Sauvignon Blanc, 45% to Semillon and a further 10% split between Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle.
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Producer
PAPE CLEMENT
Colour
White
Vintage
2012
Region
Bordeaux
AWARDS
award:Tim Atkin|medal:94 pts
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Reviews
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
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Soham Phillips
This amazing powerhouse from Ribera del Duero. Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2012 - Bodegas Alejandro Fernández. Decanting is advised 👌🍷 delicious cherry, vanilla, leather and cederbox with cigars. Milk chocolat, forrest floor, laurel. Great lenght and depth Amazing wine!
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Gregor Jagermeister
90 pts Given the quality of the Crianza I really was delighted to find this Reserva, needs way more time to fully flower however, still very enjoyable for me now. The Crianza is ready now, but this shows sleeping intensity and great future potential and longevity, wait a few years however.
Typical earthy red fruit with good use of oak, dusty vanilla. Weighty, full with a long finish, it will be a star in the future.
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
Reviews
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
-
Soham Phillips
This amazing powerhouse from Ribera del Duero. Tinto Pesquera Reserva 2012 - Bodegas Alejandro Fernández. Decanting is advised 👌🍷 delicious cherry, vanilla, leather and cederbox with cigars. Milk chocolat, forrest floor, laurel. Great lenght and depth Amazing wine!
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Joseph Newman
I like this Reserva from RdD. 100% Tempranillo aged for 24 months in oak barrels.
3.8 stars with more aging potential.
A deep ruby red and purple shades. Thick long legs in the glass.
On the nose medium intense aromas of blackberries, black cherries, black raspberries, horse saddle, leather and slightly oak.
