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Red dry
Step into history with Château Pape Clément, a legendary red Bordeaux from one of the region's oldest wine estates, with harvests dating back to 1252. This exceptional wine, named after Pope Clement V himself, offers a remarkable balance, structure, and intense black fruit concentration.
This wine's nose combines alluring fruity fragrances of blackcurrant, blackberry, and morello cherry with delicate floral notes like violet and liquorice. Of great elegance, the palate seduces with its fine tannins, remarkable freshness, and exceptional length.
The vines, averaging 31 years old, thrive on unique Pyrenean clayey gravel soils. The vineyard is managed with meticulous care on a micro-plot basis, ensuring optimal quality from each section. Furthermore, the Château Pape Clément estate is certified High Environmental Value 3, underscoring its commitment to sustainable practices.
The winemaking process begins with grapes harvested by hand in crates, undergoing an initial sorting directly in the vineyard. This is followed by manual destemming and a second, rigorous sorting on the table. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barrels, as does the 18-month aging period.
Serve at 16-18 °C with game, beef steaks, stews, wild mushroom pie, matured cheeses.
Château Pape Clément is one of the historic wine estates of Bordeaux, located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation and classified as a Graves Grand Cru Classé, a status it has held since 1959. The history of the estate is among the oldest in the entire Bordeaux region: vines were planted here as early as 1252, and the land belonged to Bertrand de Goth, the future Pope Clement V, from whom the name Château Pape Clément originates. It is one of the oldest continuously operating wine estates in Bordeaux, with an unbroken winemaking tradition spanning more than seven centuries.
The estate’s vineyards cover approximately 60–75 hectares, most of which are dedicated to red wines, with the remainder planted to white varieties. The production of red wines is based on the classic Bordeaux blend: ‘Cabernet Sauvignon’, ‘Merlot’, ‘Petit Verdot’, and ‘Cabernet Franc’, allowing the creation of wines with clear structure, aromatic complexity, and significant ageing potential. The white wines are produced from ‘Sauvignon Blanc’ and ‘Sémillon’, varieties that provide concentration, freshness, and a distinctive mineral expression.
The winemaking philosophy of Château Pape Clément is founded on respect for terroir and long-standing tradition. Careful vineyard management, strict selection of the harvest, and precise winemaking enable the creation of wines that combine depth, elegance, and concentration. The red wines display a complex aromatic palette with notes of dark fruits, spices, and smoky nuances, supported by balanced tannins, while the whites stand out for their vibrant acidity, citrus character, and long-lasting finish.
Today, Château Pape Clément is owned by Bernard Magrez, under whose leadership the estate successfully combines modern viticulture and winemaking techniques with respect for tradition and the character of the terroir. Thanks to consistently high standards, clearly expressed terroir, and outstanding ageing potential, the wines of this estate have earned international recognition and are highly valued by critics, collectors, professionals, and enthusiasts alike.
