Château Pape Clément

Pessac-Léognan

2000

Blend

50% Merlot, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon

Wine designation

Château Pape Clément, Red, 2000
Category: Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Bordeaux

Food pairing

To accompany this Pessac-Léognan, opt for flavorful, well-structured dishes such as leg of lamb with rosemary, duck breast with figs, or grilled beef tenderloin.
Data sheet

Château Pape Clément

Pessac-Léognan

2000

Tasting notes

The wine displays aromas of barbecue, earth, and smoke combined with blueberries, black raspberries, and blackcurrants. The wine is expansive, with a flavorful, broad palate and a full-bodied mouthfeel, yet it possesses a lively purity. The tannins are still present, but they are soft and well integrated.

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: Vatting time 3 weeks.
Aging: Oak Barrels
16 months with 70% new barrels.
Type of oak: French
Bottles produced: 88 000

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.