Château Pape Clément Red 2015
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
- Blend: 53% Merlot, 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 0.5% Petit Verdot, 0.5% Cabernet Franc
- Alcohol content: 14.5
Tasting
With its elegant ruby-red color and carmine highlights, this wine offers a bouquet as complex as it is sumptuous. Red and black fruit aromas blend harmoniously with mineral and woody nuances, creating a perfect fusion. On the palate, it is generous, dense and perfectly balanced, retaining all the aromatic seduction of the nose, supported by powerful yet gentle tannins, devoid of any aggressiveness.
Our advice: Serve between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius.
Food & wine pairing
Enjoy this wine with red meat in sauce, grilled white meat, fish in sauce or charcuterie.
Conservation
An excellent wine to cellar for years to come. It can also be enjoyed young.
Ratings & Awards
- 99/100
James Suckling
- 97/100
Jeb Dunnuck
- 96/100
Wine Advocate
Winegrowing singularities
Wine Singularities
Climate
- Soil type: Pyrenean clay gravel layer
Pyrenean gravel layer dating from the end of the Pliocene
Quaternary period - Average yields: 40 hl per
hectare
- Controlled weeding, cultivation of cavaillons
by horse and ox ploughing - Debudding, pruning and green harvesting
green harvesting - Hand-picked in small crates
The 2015 vintage at Vineyard de Pessac-Léognan was marked by favorable weather conditions. In spring, rainfall was moderate, enabling good flowering and optimal fruit set. Summer was hot and dry, with high temperatures favoring gradual, even ripening of the grapes. Cool nights preserved the berries' natural acidity. Rainfall was light, limiting the risk of disease. Overall, these weather conditions contributed to the production of quality wines with good fruit concentration and balanced structure.
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.
Our know-how
Expertise unique aimed at excellence
Our actions in favor of the environment
For a more sustainable future of wine, we preserve the terroirs of our Vineyards.
