Château Pape Clément

Pessac-Léognan

2014

Blend

57% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot

Wine designation

Château Pape Clément, Red, 2014
Category: Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Serve with duck that has been seared along with caramelized onions and fingerling potatoes. Also perfect to serve with a selection of cheese, such as Comté, abondance or Basque cheeses.
Data sheet

Château Pape Clément

Pessac-Léognan

2014

Tasting notes

A deep ruby color with a complex aromatic structure, with initial notes of dark cherry, red berries, cedar and vanilla. Lingering minerality on the palate with round tannins and spice.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 90 hectares
Soil composition: Pyrenean clay gravel from the late Pliocene and early Quaternary periods.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: De-stemmed by hand.
Maceration technique: Wooden vats with temperature control – Vatting time 3 weeks.
Aging: Oak Barrels
16 months with 70% new barrels.
Type of oak: French
Bottles produced: 150 000

Heritage in the vineyard

Domaine

Named for Pope Clément V, who was previously known as Bertrand de Goth, innovating vineyard production, by beginning to plant the vines into rows which would marking a facilitation for vineyard operations and harvests for many years to come. Purchased by Bernard Magrez, continuing to improve winemaking practices for the benefit of this Graves great growth.
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Green in the vineyard

Environmental practices

Environmentally minded, practicing integrative farming, with a Terra Vitis Label and HVE3 certification. Prioritizing respect for the vine, nature, ecosystem and biodiversity for the estate. Basing management off of each parcel. Grass crown between the vines, with tilling using horses.