2022, Château Pape Clement Blanc, Grands Crus Classés de GravesBordeaux Blend: Smillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle The rare dry white wine of Chteau Pape Clment is made from around 50: 50 Smillon and Sauvignon Blanc with a touch of Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle. Made from an 18 hectare plot. The purity of fruit is really impressive here with crushed apples, pears and lemons. Some mineral and stone, too. Honeysuckle. Very clear and bright. The palate is full and very direct and focused, with a

and pepper

juniper and pencil box aromas emerging with time

This is a Pomerol of striking purity and sophistication

the complexity that this Pomerol can deliver in spades

seriously good quality

There is just a touch of wet clay in the background

and briny on the aftertaste

clean and pure with excellent acidity keeping everything on an even keel towards the finish

This has some nuance from the spiced edges but it's so immediately generous and expansive

95 Neal Martin

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delivering a full mouthfeel with a density of tannins and black fruit that doesn't dip