Château Pape Clément

Pessac-Léognan

2016

Blend

50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot

Wine designation

Château Pape Clément, Red, 2016
Category: Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Bordeaux

Food pairing

We recommend to pair with roast quail, stuffed quail, or the more original caramelized quail.

Data sheet

Château Pape Clément

Pessac-Léognan

2016

Tasting notes

Deep purple colour, with deep and brilliant reflections. Very expressive on the nose with notes of blackcurrant, blackberry and Morello cherry mixed with notes of liquorice and violet. Great elegance on the palate, with a fine tannic framework supported by nice freshness, giving a wine of remarkable depth and persistence on the palate. A great wine that will go on for decades.

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

18 months with 70% new barrels.

Type of oak: French

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.

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.