Chateau Pape Clement Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, France 2020 Chateau Chauvin showing warm earth and roasted

showing warm earth and roasted cedar hints

but the depth in flavor makes it versatile enough to stand up to richer dishes as well

Mineral- and smoke-accented blackberry

Really bright and energetic

This one comes from old-vine Gamay planted in sandy granitic soils and aged only in concrete tanks

Chateau Pape Clement Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, France 2020 Chateau Chauvin showing warm earth and roastedI like the richness and focus to this with sliced cooked apple, lemon and light toffee Chateau Pape Clement Blanc, Pessac Leognan, France 2020 character. Candied pineapple. Hints of meringue. Full bodied and layered. Really delicious and flavorful now with a solid balance of phenolic structure. 97 Pts James Suckling