2010 Château Pape Clément

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Saturday, January 11, 2014 - Black as ink, impenetrable, loads of black fruit, lead pencil, black characoal... loads, tons of silky tannins and black fruit, 60 seconds finish

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  • Comment posted by Crunge:

    1/11/2014 9:22:00 AM - The drinking range here says 2020-2060, but obviously you found it excellent now. Do you recommend holding it for 6+ years or drinking now?

  • Comment posted by Philippe_C:

    1/11/2014 11:54:00 PM - My experience with many Bdx is that they are accessible just after bottling (1-2 years)... then they clos down and you have to wait 5-10 years... But te Pape Clement was so good that there is a chance that it doesn't close down. Personally I would recommend to wait 10-15 years to have it at it's peak... but if you have enough bottles try one now!

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