Chateau Pape Clement, Pessac-Leognan, France 2009 Grenache - Syrah A generous mid-palate shows off

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

with flinty

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

with a gorgeous beam of raspberry

It offers a hauntingly multidimensional expression of the Chacra project with a weightless allure than sets it apart within an impressive roster of wines

Chateau Pape Clement, Pessac-Leognan, France 2009 Grenache - Syrah A generous mid-palate shows offThis 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