2019 Chateau Le Pape (750ml)

Merlot from Pessac-Leognan, Bordeaux, France

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Richly velvet with ripe tannins, this is a very accessible wine. Its ripe blackberry fruits are generous, full of spice and a texture that is rounded and brings concentration. The juicy character of the vintage comes through at the end,

93 points, Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast (Oct 2022)

Wonderfully floral, Provencal-like aromas of lavender and roses with some stones. Full-bodied with round, creamy tannins and a fresh finish. Lively and bright. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet sauvignon. Tasty and very drinkable now, but will age beautifully, too.

93 points, James Suckling (Mar 2022)

This is such a great wine to know about. Full of finessed pencil lead and liquorice, cassis and autumnal berry fruits. Elegant, with lilting acidity without sacrificing a creamy feel through the mid-palate, and really does feel like it is part of the Haut-Bailly family. Harvest September 30 to October 11.

93 points, Jane Anson (Jan 2022)

The 2019 Le Pape is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, it jumps with vivacious scents of kirsch, redcurrants, and stewed plums plus hints of spice cake, Sichuan pepper, and tilled soil. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has generous black fruit preserves and peppery sparks with a soft texture and spritely, lifted finish.

93 points, Lisa Perrotti-Brown, Wine Independent (May 2022)

Coming from the team at Château Haut-Bailly, the 2019 Château Le Pape (80/20 Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) has a great nose of redcurrants, tobacco, spicy oak, and loamy earth. Nicely textured, medium to full-bodied, textured, and undeniably delicious, drink this stellar Pessac-Léognan over the coming 10-15 years.

92 points, Jeb Dunnuck (Apr 2022)

The 2019 Le Pape has a vivid bouquet of blackberry and raspberry scents, conveying the purity of a fine Burgundy, as I noted out of barrel. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins and plenty of tarry black fruit, but less creamy than before, revealing more structure and grip on the sappy, licorice-tinged finish. Give this 5–7 years in bottle.

92 points, Neal Martin, Vinous (Feb 2022)

Aromatically expressive with crushed peppercorns, cocoa nibs, baked cherries and raspberries and dried flowers. Juicy and alive in the mouth with softly grainy tannins that have a clear graphite and liquorice tang to them. Wide and deep but no excess weight. Well framed with dark black fruit, chocolate powder and dried herbs. This has tension, focus and persistency with a lovely energy throughout.

92 points, Georgina Hindle, Decanter (Jan 2023)

Alcohol By Volume: 14.0%

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