Chateau Pape Clement Blanc 2018 - Case of 6 Bottles (75cl)The 2018 Blanc is a blend of 57% Sauvignon Blanc, 39% Smillon and 4% Muscadelle. It was aged for around 14 months in 55% new and 45% second fill French oak barrels. It races out of the gate with flamboyant scents of pineapple upside down cake, lemon meringue pie and honey drizzled peaches, plus suggestions of orange blossoms and yuzu peel. The medium to full bodied palate has a decadent touch of oiliness to the texture with loads of spicy sparks to

Terroir : Age of the vines: 60+ years The white vines are mostly on Urgonian limestones located on the Western side of the estate

A highly perfumed if decidedly cool nose is comprised by the pure essence of red pinot fruit

Grape Variety: Sémillon 85 %

caramelized apples

Subtle hints of Asian spices and delicate florals add complexity to the aromatic profile

Robert Parker: 92 / 100

The palate is medium-bodied with a graphite-driven entry

fully-illustrated

without excessive temperature and with cool nights

It opens brightly on the palate

There is a highly attractive texture to the intense big-bodied flavors that possess fine mid-palate concentration along with a subtle minerality that also adds lift to the ever-so-slightly rustic and mouth coating finale

I think only the 2009 can give it a run for its money