Chateau Pape Clement, Pessac-Leognan, France 2019 Chateau de la Negly One of the few estates

One of the few estates left that harvests by hand

fresh fruit dominates and in this phase the Barbera gives the right contribution: blackberry jam

Appealing brambly fruit aromatics on the nose

the nose hints at sweet berries mixed with an undercurrent of lime and sea spray

Chateau Pape Clement, Pessac-Leognan, France 2019 Chateau de la Negly One of the few estatesCrushed stone and berry aromas with some blackberry and black tea character. Just a touch of smokiness. Sweet fruit, too. This is so refined, subtle, and beautiful for Pape with full body, ultra fine tannins and a succulent finish. The center palate is dense and complete. Goes on for minutes. So subtle and refined, focused and classy.