2009 Château Pape Clément Pessac-Léognan (Grand Cru Classé de Graves)

97 pts

Description

Deep ruby in color with high tannins. Tobacco, leather, cedar, sandalwood, maraschino Cherry, hazelnut, plum, blackberry, wet leaves, forest floor, fresh red grape, Asian 5 spice, black pepper, bell pepper, truffle, and 80% cocoa. Tannins are high but very smooth and fine, medium plus acidity, full body, moderate to long finish. 97/100