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Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2023 Pape Clément Blanc is aged in around 20% new oak, with a reduction in new wood for the Sauvignon Blanc. The Sémillon matured in more neutral vessels according to winemaker Fabien Teitgen. The nose is very charming and well-define with yellow fruit, chamomile and light almond aromas. The palate is fresher than I have found in recent vintages with quince, touches of lychee and citrus peel. There's commendable linearity on the finish. This should age well in bottle but will certainly give immediate pleasure for those with less patience or time. 04/2024

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Yohan Castaing

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

Aromas of white flowers, lemon oil, pomegranate and lemongrass preface the 2023 Pape Clément Blanc, a moderately weighted, sappy, layered and incisive wine with bright acids and a penetrating, mouthwatering finish. In comparison to previous vintages, the use of wood has been scaled back, allowing the wine to express a closer connection to its terroir and achieve greater precision in its aromatic profile. 04/2024

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Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

One of the more serious whites in the vintage, the 2023 Château Pape Clément Blanc has a medium gold hue as well as a terrific nose of ripe stone fruits, honeyed flowers, and toasted bread. This carries to a more medium-bodied white with a vibrant, focused mouthfeel, integrated yet bright acidity, and a clean, crisp, mineral-laced finish. It's not up with the great vintages of this cuvée, but it's nevertheless a beautifully balanced white that will shine for a decade. 05/2024

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Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Couleur jaune vert. Nez moyennement aromatique, au fruité mûr et complexe. Très jolie nuance de poire rôtie sur un fond de vanille. Délicat à l'attaque, moelleux en milieu de bouche, avec du goût et une touche truffée. Le vin évolue parfumé, avec beaucoup de classe dans le déroulé et s'achève incrachable. Assemblage : 60 % sauvignon blanc, 35 % sémillon, 4 % sauvignon gris, 1 % muscadelle. Rendement : 48 hl/ha. 04/2024

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James Suckling

James Suckling

Dense and tight with a solid core of sliced Meyer lemon, lime and green apple. It’s full and very compact with a phenolic texture that runs the length of the wine. Slightly chewy, yet, it’s long and persistent with a mineral and bitter citrus undertone at the end. 04/2024