Parker about Château Pape Clément 1999
The stunning1999 Pape Clement is a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon and 46% Merlot. The wine is performing better from bottle than it did from cask. There is a fabulous bouquet of smoke, blueberries, raspberry cassis, and liquid minerals. This is a medium to full-bodied, layered, concentrated wine with no hard edges. As it sat in the glass, additional aromas of cedar wood, graphite, and cigar smoke emerged. This is a classic, sexy, knock-out Pessac-Leognan with a surprisingly dense, rich style for a 1999.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Pessac-Léognan |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon 54%, Merlot 46% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Pape Clement, 216 Avenue Dr Nancel Penard, 33600 Pessac, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2010 - 2038 |
Parker Punkte | 91 |
Jahrgang | 1999 |
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Château Pape Clément 1999

The 1999 Château Pape Clément is a seductive Bordeaux from a vintage known for its approachability and charming fruit. This wine from Pessac-Léognan combines the château's classic elegance with the warmth and maturity of the 1999 vintage.
In the glass, the Pape Clément 1999 presents a deep ruby red with light garnet reflections, indicating its maturity. The bouquet is lush and inviting, with a complex blend of ripe blackcurrants, blackberries, and cherries. These intense fruit aromas are complemented by spicy notes of cedarwood, tobacco, and a subtle herbal spice. Hints of leather, chocolate, and vanilla add additional depth and complexity.
On the palate, the Château Pape Clément 1999 presents itself as full-bodied and harmonious, with a balanced structure supported by ripe fruit, well-integrated acidity, and soft tannins. The tannins are velvety and give the wine an elegant texture. Aromas of dark berries and plums continue on the palate, complemented by spicy and slightly earthy notes that lend the wine a special depth.
The finish is long and satisfying, with a harmonious aftertaste of ripe fruit, spices, and a hint of smoke. The 1999 Château Pape Clément is in an excellent drinking window, but also shows potential for further years of aging.
This wine pairs perfectly with dishes such as rack of lamb, duck breast, or aged cheese. It offers an elegant and complex drinking experience, displaying the typical refinement and depth that makes Château Pape Clément one of the region's most respected wineries.