Pape Clement Blanc 2014

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The 2014 Pape Clement Blanc was tasted three times during my tastings. In all three occasions, I felt that it has not quite delivered on that initial promise from barrel, missing the mineral tension of the finest white Bordeaux such as Domaine de Chevalier or Malartic-Lagravière Blanc. The palate is quite rounded on the entry and the new oak is more evident here, lending the texture an attractive creaminess, but filing away some of the tension and nervosité on the finish. I can picture it having broad appeal, but I was hoping for more terroir expression.

Score: 90

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2018-2028 31 March 2017

The Château Pape-Clement Blanc 2014 is a blend of 50% Sémillon, 40% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Sauvignon Gris picked between 8 and 23 September. There is a tangible richness, almost decadence on the nose that actually shades the Magrez-Fombrauge Blanc. Lemon curd and dried honey soar from the glass. The palate is very well balanced, powerful in the mouth, a slight viscosity coming through towards the finish that fans out with a sense of confidence and brio. This will be utterly irresistible.

Score: 92 - 94

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2017-2030 01 April 2015

Complex aromas of sliced apples, honey, pineapple and honeysuckle with hints of stones. Full body, firm and silky tannins and a beautiful finish. Intense and powerful. A combination of density and power. What a great finish. Drink in 2022 but fantastic to taste now.

Score: 97

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 13 February 2017

This is layered and substantial as it should be with dried honey and apple character. Full and intense with layers of fruit. This is a serious white.

Score: 93 - 94

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 27 March 2015

Distinctive, with lemon sherbet and yellow apple flavors, matched to white ginger, brioche and singed macadamia nut notes. Quite creamy in feel, with a paraffin hint at the very end. An overt style, but hard to deny.

Score: 92 - 95

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 01 April 2015

One of the more overt, exotic whites readers will find in 2014, the Pape Clément Blanc is built on texture and voluptuousness, with all the elements in the right place. Orange peel, mint and white flowers lead to more tropical-leaning fruits, along with a host of honey, melon and quince overtones. The Blanc retains gorgeous nuance for such a big, oily, viscous white. This is another superb showing from Bernard Magrez and his team led by Consulting Winemaker Michel Rolland.

Score: 92 - 95

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com 01 April 2015

Sweet and a bit tired and overworked. Heavy. Crème-pâtissière flavour. Quite alcoholic.

Score: 16

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2016-2020 01 April 2015