Pessac Leognan Pape Clement Grand Cru Classé 2016 gisbourne millton-vineyard-and-winery Wonderfully fresh and well defined

Wonderfully fresh and well defined

and is in a spare

there is no doubt that this wine will develop gracefully over the years

all underscored by a cool

north-facing far end of the valley

Pessac Leognan Pape Clement Grand Cru Classé 2016 gisbourne millton-vineyard-and-winery Wonderfully fresh and well definedThe 2016 Pape Clment has a really attractive nose of red berry fruit, cassis, black cherry, blackcurrant and spice. The vines here are planted on clay gravels. Dark ruby, the palate is medium bodied with good tannin structure, an attractive, taut acidity and a nice lift at the end. It feels like it has been reined in this year, which is pleasing and will appeal to traditional Claret drinkers.