Chateau Pape Clement Cru Classe 2004

Gerstl: Eine Droge kündigt sich schon in der Nase an, intensive, schwarze Frucht, duftet herrlich süß und reich. Der Wein liegt weich wie Seide auf der Zunge, ist beladen mit genialen Fruchtaromen, viel süssem Extrakt und Massen von sehr feinen Tanninen, rassiges Finale, bleibt trotz monumentaler Kraft schön schlank und elegant, grandioser Pape! 2004 ist einer der ganz großen Pape-Clement, mindestens ebenso gut wie 2005. Zudem ist er mindestens so gut wie Haut-Brion 2004. 19/20

Parker: Zealously intent on improving on what he has already accomplished, proprietor Bernard Magrez continues to fashion one of Pessac-Leognan's most impeccably made wines. In addition to a second wine (Le Clementine), Magrez has introduced a third wine. The blend for the grand vin from a vineyard located three miles south of Haut-Brion, was cropped at a modest 38 hectoliters per hectare in the bountiful 2004 vintage. Over 200 people worked the triage tables sorting out unripe and damaged fruit. Magrez was one of the last to harvest in the Pessac-Leognan region, harvesting his Merlot between September 30 and October 4, and his Cabernet Sauvignon between October 13 - 22. The most concentrated wine of Graves, Pape-Clement may be as profound as the first-growth, Haut-Brion. The deep ruby/purple-colored 2004 exhibits a fragrant bouquet of flowers, camphor, earth, and red as well as black fruits. Medium-bodied, surprisingly textured and rich, with decent acidity, a long finish, and moderate but sweet tannin, it is an exceptionally successful wine. 92-94/100