Parker about Château Pape Clément 2000
This wine stands out as a sensational effort just a few years away from full maturity. A 50/50 blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine displays loads of scorched earth and smoky barbecue scents along with blueberry, black raspberry and black currant. The wine is expansive, has a savory, broad palate and a full-bodied mouthfeel, yet possesses vivid purity and uplift. The tannins are still present, but they are sweet and well-integrated. This wine should reach full maturity in another year or two and last for at least 20 more years.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Pessac-Léognan |
Rebsorten | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.50% |
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 | 2011 - 2045 |
Parker Punkte | 96 |
Jahrgang | 2000 |
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Château Pape Clément 2000

The Château Pape Clément 2000 is an outstanding wine from a legendary Bordeaux vintage, renowned for both its power and exceptional elegance. This vintage has enabled the estate to produce a wine of great depth, complexity, and longevity.
In the glass, the Pape Clément 2000 presents an intense, deep ruby red, reflecting its youthfulness and concentration. The bouquet is impressive and complex, with aromas of ripe blackcurrants, plums, and cassis, accompanied by spicy notes of cedarwood, tobacco, and a hint of eucalyptus. These aromas are complemented by subtle hints of truffles, leather, and roasted coffee beans, adding an additional dimension to the wine.
On the palate, the Château Pape Clément 2000 reveals itself as powerful yet elegant, with a dense, supple texture. Ripe fruit flavors blend harmoniously with lively acidity and structured yet well-integrated tannins, giving the wine solid structure and great aging potential. The dark berry and plum flavors are complemented on the palate by spicy and earthy notes, lending the wine remarkable depth and complexity.
The finish is long and intense, with a lingering aftertaste of ripe fruit, spices, and an elegant hint of minerality. The Château Pape Clément 2000 is already a delight, but will gain in finesse and complexity with further ageing.
A perfect accompaniment to dishes such as beef fillet, game dishes, or mature cheeses, this wine offers a luxurious and profound drinking experience that impressively showcases the exceptional quality and longevity of the 2000 vintage and the mastery of Château Pape Clément.