The Soul of Pape Clément Blanc

AOC Graves

Located in the heart of the Graves appellation, on the left bank of the Garonne, the terroir of l'Ame de Pape Clément is ideally suited to vine-growing. Its deep gravelly soil, resting on a layer of clay and limestone, contributes to the remarkable ripening of the grapes by releasing the heat stored during the day at night. Vineyard also benefits from a protective microclimate created by the surrounding waterways and perfect exposure of the vines.

Features

Appellation: AOC Graves
Soil type: Well-balanced soils combining the freshness of clay with the filtering properties of limestone.
Grape varieties: Sauv. Blanc Sémillon Sauv. Gris Muscadelle
Blend: 60% Sauv. Blanc 24% Sémillon 2% Muscadelle 14% Sauv. Gris
Annual yield: 18 hl/ha

Tasting

Eye: Lemon yellow with green highlights
Nose: Fruity with light citrus notes
Palate: Beautiful roundness with mineral notes that bring balance to this wine.

Food & wine pairing

Fish
White meats
Blue-veined cheeses

Conservation

Not a wine for ageing

Product from a High Environmental Value farm

Ratings & Awards

92/100
James Suckling

92/100

James Suckling

"A fresh, tart, fruity white with medium body and lots of slices of green apple, pineapple and lemon zest. Crisp. Very drinkable."

Winegrowing singularities

Wine Singularities

Climate

Mechanical leaf-thinning
Manual harvesting

Filling the pneumatic press manually
Whole-grain pressing with slow pressure build-up
Juice run-off into tanks
Racking and vinification in stainless steel vats and French oak barrels
Aged on fine lees with regular stirring of the lees

Winters in Bordeaux are generally mild, with average temperatures around 5 to 10 degrees Celsius (41 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit). Minimum temperatures rarely fall below zero, which limits the risk of severe frost.
Spring in Bordeaux is cool and often rainy. Temperatures begin to rise gradually from March onwards, favoring the budburst of the vines.
Summers in Bordeaux are hot and sunny, with average daytime temperatures often reaching 25 to 30 degrees Celsius (77 to 86 degrees Fahrenheit). Sunny days and cool nights help maintain grape acidity, which is essential for wine quality.
Autumns are generally mild and moderate in Bordeaux. Temperatures begin to drop gradually from September onwards, with cool nights contributing to the slow, steady ripening of the grapes.