Château Pape Clément 2010 Red

Grand Cru Classé de Graves

Château Pape Clément is one of Bordeaux's oldest Grands Crus. Its Vineyard was established in the 13th century by Bertrand de Goth, the youngest son of a noble Bordeaux family. Archbishop of Bordeaux, Bertrand de Goth became Pope in 1305, under the name of Clement V. The Château is named after him. Vineyard then belonged to the Archbishopric of Bordeaux until the French Revolution. The estate has been producing wine on the same land for 7 centuries.

Features

Appellation: Pessac Léognan
Location: Pessac
Surface area: 43 hectares
2010 blend: 51% Merlot, 47.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5% Petit Verdot
Age of vines: 35 years
Planting density: 7,700 vines per hectare

Winegrowing singularities

Wine Singularities

Climate

Grape varieties: 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, 2% Cabernet Franc
Soil type: Pyrenean clay gravel layer dating from the late Pliocene and early Quaternary periods
Age of vines: 35 years
Planting density: 7,700 plants per hectare
Average yields: 32 hl per hectare

Vinification: First sorting in the vineyard
- Complete harvest in crates
- Grain-by-grain manual destemming and table sorting
- Gravity-fed into 30 to 70 hl wooden vats
- Pre-fermentation maceration at low temperature
- Manual punching of the cap
- Maceration time: 28 to 32 days
- Direct gravity-fed run-off into French oak barrels
- Aged 18 months in barrels

The 2010 vintage in the prestigious Vineyard of Pessac-Léognan was shaped by exceptional weather conditions. In spring, rainfall was moderate, providing an ideal environment for homogeneous flowering and promising fruit set. The summer that followed was characterized by warm, sunny days accompanied by cool nights, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and harmoniously. This alternation of daytime heat and night-time coolness preserved a natural, invigorating acidity, an essential element in the wines' balance. In addition, low rainfall limited the risk of disease, helping to keep the vines healthy right up to harvest. Overall, these ideal climatic conditions produced wines of exceptional quality, characterized by remarkable fruit concentration and perfectly balanced structure. The 2010 vintage is thus a true jewel in the wine history of Pessac-Léognan, offering wine lovers an unforgettable sensory experience.

Le Château Pape Clément, Grand Cru Classé de Graves

Le Château Pape Clément is a prestigious wine estate located in Pessac, Gironde. It is classified as a Grand Cru in the Pessac-Léognan appellation, in the heart of the Bordeaux urban area.

The estate owes its name to Pope Clement V, born Bertrand de Goth, who owned the property in the 14th century. In 1305, Bertrand de Got was elected pope and took the name Clément V. He had a residence built on the estate, at the foot of the motte. From 1305 to 1309, the Pope continued to manage his Vineyard with great care.

Château Pape Clément is surrounded by 60 hectares of Vineyards. Part of the château was built in the 16th century. The estate offers a unique experience for visitors, with wine tastings and gourmet dinners by prior arrangement.

Bernard Magrez, the current owner, acquired Château Pape Clément in the 1980s. It was his first Vineyard and the beginning of a passionate relationship between man and wine. Today, Bernard Magrez is the sole owner of 4 Grands Crus Classés de Bordeaux.

Château Pape Clément is more than a winery, it's a place steeped in history and passion for wine. Every bottle produced is the fruit of centuries-old know-how and a constant quest for excellence.