The Soul of Pope Clement Rouge

AOC Graves

Located in the heart of the Graves appellation, on the left bank of the Garonne, the terroir of Ame de Pape
Clément terroir 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: Clay-gravel soils
Grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Blend: 59% Merlot 33% Cab. Sauv. 7% Cab. Franc 1% Petit Verdot
Annual yield: 28 hl/ha

Tasting

Eye: Deep purple color
Nose: Notes of red fruit
Palate: fleshy, supple tannins

Food & wine pairing

Country meals
Grilled meats

Conservation

5-10 years

Product from a High Environmental Value farm

Ratings & Awards

90/100
James Suckling

90/100

James Suckling

"Delicate and fresh, with blackberry and blueberry aromas and flavors. Medium body. Fine tannins. Delicate finish."

Winegrowing singularities

Wine Singularities

Climate

Mechanical leaf-thinning
Manual harvesting
Terra Vitis, HVE3 (high environmental value level 3) and EMS certification

The harvest is preceded by a rigorous sorting of the grapes on a table.
Stainless steel tanks
Traditional vinification in temperature-controlled vats
Vatting time 25 to 28 days
Aged for 14 months, half in barrels

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.