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• unreal wrote: flawed

  December 18, 2023 - We were able to push the cork in effortlessly. Wine was unfortunately defective. We did get hints of what it used to be but overshadowed by a strong smell of cauliflower, likely as a result of incorrect storage. Despite that, the palate revealed some still-present tannins and a nice acidic structure that indicates the wine might be drinkable per se.

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• CarpeDiem! Does not like this wine:

  November 16, 2018 - Don’t waste your time, this wine is long gone.

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• bu11itt Likes this wine: 90 points

  April 23, 2016 - Darker fruited and almost youthful, there were great notes of graphite on the nose. Not overly thin with a bit of body left on the palate, the fruit was there, but presented a little musky. Still relatively bright on the finish. While it’s possibly over the hill, it’s not too far removed from the peak and is drinking well.

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• JMazen wrote: 91 points

  May 6, 2006 - I'm guessing fairly representative of the vintage. A light wine at peak with a few years of life left. Orange at the rim with a brown/purple core. Lightly perfumed with mineral notes. Drank beautifully. Not much glycerin but well balanced and completely integrated. Reasonably long finish. No real flaws. Truly enjoyable.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1981
• Type Red
• Producer Château Pape Clément
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Bordeaux
• SubRegion Graves
• Appellation Pessac-Léognan
• UPC Code 0088388674006

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• In Cellars 27 (63%)
• Consumed 16 (37%)

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