Chateau Pape Clement, Pessac-Leognan, France 2009 Grenache - Syrah The cool nights over the

The cool nights over the summer have been very kind to these grapes

Notes of marzipan on the nose and the palate give toastiness and leesy notes

A generous mid-palate shows off fine long fruit flavours from the slow-ripening 2022 vintage

with a gorgeous beam of raspberry

Chateau Pape Clement, Pessac-Leognan, France 2009 Grenache - Syrah The cool nights over theThis is so structured and powerful with amazing depth of fruit and tannins. Blueberry and cherry aromas come through clear. The palate is full and powerful with chewy yet polished tannins and a long, long finish. Really impressive. Needs decanting, if you want to drink it now. One for the cellar. 98 Pts James Suckling