Chateau Pape Clement 2011

Grape Varietals: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 38% Merlot & Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc

Wine Region:  Pesseac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France.

Tasting Notes: The 2011 Pape Clement, a blend of , was aged 18 months in new French oak before being bottled unfiltered. Absolutely profound, with a complex bouquet of mulberries, black cherries, black currants, graphite and subtle smoke and burning ember-like aromas, this is a true super-star of the vintage. It represents a remarkable achievement by the winemaking team of Bernard Magrez. Full-bodied, rich and multidimensional, this wine clearly transcends the entire vintage. It should age effortlessly for 25 years.

Food Pairing: Short Rib

Ratings: 

• Robert Parker's Wine Advocate 96/100