CRITIC REVIEWS
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2017 Pape Clement is composed of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot, with a nose that is slightly closed at this youthful stagea broody and earthy with baked plums, boysenberries and mulberries aromas plus touches of iron ore, tobacco, tapenade and charcuterie. The palate is medium-bodied and elegant with exquisitely ripe tannins, lovely energy and freshness and a long, mineral-laced finish.
JancisRobinson.com
Tasted blind. Deep ruby colour. Quite raw on the nose, with fruit skins, peppery spice and kirsch. The palate is medium weight, with a juicy core of red fruit and fully framed by plentiful, firm tannins. Spicy and dry on the finish, there is something here but it may need time to get out. (TP)