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Characterised by a golden colour with green highlights, it reveals clear \u003cstrong\u003escents of white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, citrus and exotic fruit on the nose. The palate is full-bodied, balanced by a vibrant freshness that enhances aromas of grapefruit, pear, white peach and hints of hazelnut, leading to a \u003cstrong\u003elong and harmonious finish\u003c\/strong\u003e with subtle touches of cinchona.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does it come from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis wine originates from Pessac-Léognan, a renowned area in the Bordeaux region. The label is an expression of Chateau Pape Clement winery, a historic estate whose origins date back to 1252. The identity of this area is manifested through an ideal synthesis of \u003cstrong\u003earomatic intensity\u003c\/strong\u003e and gustatory depth. 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