Chateau Pape Clement, Pessac-Leognan, France 2009 Grenache - Syrah dense black fruits and considerable

dense black fruits and considerable potential

The cool nights over the summer have been very kind to these grapes

It offers a hauntingly multidimensional expression of the Chacra project with a weightless allure than sets it apart within an impressive roster of wines

The palate is medium-bodied

A generous mid-palate shows off fine long fruit flavours from the slow-ripening 2022 vintage

Chateau Pape Clement, Pessac-Leognan, France 2009 Grenache - Syrah dense black fruits and considerableThis is so structured and powerful with amazing depth of fruit and tannins. Blueberry and cherry aromas come through clear. The palate is full and powerful with chewy yet polished tannins and a long, long finish. Really impressive. Needs decanting, if you want to drink it now. One for the cellar. 98 Pts James Suckling