Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Pape-Clement
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan Blanc
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Sauvignon Gris, Muscadelle
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Major scores for 2021 include: James Suckling 95–97/100, Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 93–94/100, Decanter 94/100, Jeb Dunnuck 93–95/100, Vinous 91–95/100, Wine Spectator ~92/100; widely praised for tension, saline finish and ageing potential

Tasting Note
Bright citrus, white peach and gooseberry with jasmine and pastry-cream nuances; underlying tropical notes, flinty/mineral salinity and integrated oak. Lively acidity, creamy texture and a long, stony finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters and other shellfish, grilled fish (sea bass/daurade), roasted or roasted-herb poultry, creamy seafood risotto, goat/young cheeses; Asian: sushi/sashimi, steamed fish with ginger & scallions, Thai green curry, Chinese dim sum, Korean grilled scallops.

Production Method
Hand-harvested; whole-bunch gentle pneumatic pressing; fermentation in French oak barrels and foudres (small % new oak); 10–12 months élevage on fine lees with regular bâtonnage; blended before bottling.

Vineyard Info
Historic Château Pape Clément in Pessac owned by Bernard Magrez; vineyards on Pyrenean gravel over clay; Michel Rolland consultancy; HVE/environmental practices and micro-parcel management.