Pape Clement other_regions On the palate it shows

On the palate it shows a bit of the more rustic style of the 1970s

There are usually four vintages a decade of La Rioja Altas Gran Reserva 904

from vines in the Cote Blonde that are reportedly almost 65 years old)

cherry and violet pastille flavors that are complicated by salty olive and cracked pepper nuances

well-balanced and beautifully persistent finish

Pape Clement other_regions On the palate it showsShowing a good depth of color the wine offers a rich dose of chocolate covered plums and cherries with tobacco leaf, licorice, smoke, and coffee bean. Straddling the fence between opulence and freshness, the finish hangs in there with its dusty cherries, smoke and licorice notes. Give this a decade in the cellar before popping a cork, it will be worth the wait.