Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | Red |
Brand | Chateau Pape Clement |
Vintage | 2002 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux, Graves |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Slightly damaged, Slightly bin stained |
Stock | 0 |
An undeniable success as well as a candidate for the Graves of the vintage in 2002, the 2002 Pape Clement boasts a deep ruby/purple color in addition to notes of smoke, hot bricks, scorched earth, red and black currants, and some high-class cigar tobacco. It is medium to full-bodied with a rich, textured mouthfeel, wonderful sweetness, ripeness of tannin, and a long finish with hints of plums, licorice, and subtle barrique.
Concentrated aromas of plums, coffee and blackberries follow through to a full-bodied palate, with chewy tannins and a rich finish. Slightly overextracted but very good.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.