Château Pape Clément

Pessac-Léognan

2019

Blend

50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine designation

Château Pape Clément, Red, 2019
Category: Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Bordeaux

Food pairing

Pairs well with roast beef, roast venison with a cocoa crust, hard cheeses such as Comté.
Data sheet

Château Pape Clément

Pessac-Léognan

2019

Tasting notes

Expressive aromas of forest fruits, dominated by black berry and blackcurrant. With a little air, the full complexity of the aromas bursts forth with notes of toasted spices, violet and iris. The wine is smooth and velvety on the palate, and the finish is long with a good freshness, bringing a remarkable finesse to the blend.

Vineyard

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

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Wooden vats with temperature control.
Maceration technique: 30 days maceration
Aging: Oak Barrels
18 months with 70% new barrels.
Type of oak: French
Bottles produced: 38 000

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.