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Le Clementin de Pape Clement, Blanc 2016
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Reviewed by: Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The 2016 Clémentin de Pape Clement Blanc reveals suggestions of fresh hay, dried persimmons, pineapple and wild thyme plus a waft of oyster shell. Medium-bodied, crisp and clean, with compelling saline notions, it finishes long and mineral laced.
About the Producer
Château Pape Clément has been established in the Pessac-Léognan region since the 13th century and is a Cru Classé symbol of Bordeaux's great wine history. Château Pape Clément's vineyards cover 61 hectares. The vines are an average of 28 years old and are planted on Pyrenean clay-gravel soil. The vineyards are managed on a micro plot basis. Château Pape Clément is certified High Environmental Value Level 3, SME and Bee Friendly. For winemaking and aging, a first sorting takes place in the vineyard, followed by a second manual sorting of the bunches and then an optical sorting of the berries. Placed by gravity in wooden and stainless steel drums from 25 to 70 hl. Low temperature pre-fermentation maceration. Maceration lasts 28 days. Pour directly into barrels and vats.
