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Pape Clement Blanc 2020

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Tasting Notes

The 2020 Pape Clément Blanc is a very pretty wine, but it has never excited me, as the direction feels unclear. Green apple, tangerine oil and hints of passionfruit open. Overall, though, I find the 2020 lacking in depth.

Score: 88 Antonio Galloni, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2023-2028 Date: 23 February 2023

The 2020 Pape Clément Blanc is remarkably understated. Passion fruit, white flowers, lemon confit, ginger and white pepper are all very nicely lifted. In 2020, the Blanc is decidedly airy and less unctuous than it has been in the past. It will be interesting to see where things stand at the end of aging,

Score: 90 - 92 Antonio Galloni, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2022-2032 Date: 01 June 2021

Orange zest and mandarin add juice and focus, along with citrus and lime, good pace and character. Technical director Jeanne Lacombe has teased fresh acidities and grip out of the vintage. Impressive, although heavy bottle.

Score: 94 Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux Maturity: 2023-2034 Date: 09 February 2023

The 2020 Pape Clément Blanc has a bright nose with scents of orchard fruit, orange pith and lime cordial scents, well defined and focused. The palate is fresh and mineral-driven, quite taut, much less oaky than other vintages and displaying more terroir towards the finish. One of the best whites from this estate that I have tasted. Tasted three times with consistent notes.

Score: 94 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2026-2045 Date: 08 February 2023

The 2020 Pape Clément Blanc is a clear step up from the Le Prélat and Clementin, delivering taut, mineral-rich citrus fruit aromas with vibrancy and tension. The palate is well balanced and seems less oaky than previous vintages when tasted from barrel. Ginger and lemongrass enliven the finish on this excellent Pape Clément Blanc.

Score: 92 - 94 Neal Martin, Vinous.com Maturity: 2022 - 2038 Date: 01 May 2021

Lots of white peach and red apple with crushed-stone and pine-needle undertones. Full-bodied, yet compact and linear with beautiful toffee, light caramel, praline and nougat character to the fruit. Hints of wood. It shows phenolic tension and form, yet remains agile and energetic. Impressive for the vintage.

Score: 97 - 98 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com Date: 16 April 2021