Clémentin de Pape Clément

2nd wine

Pessac-Léognan

2020

Blend

75% Sauvignon Blanc, 20% Sémillon, 5% Muscadelle

Wine designation

Clémentin de Pape Clément, White, 2020
Category: Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux

Food pairing

A versatile wine that can easily accompany your seafood platter or a Sunday roasted chicken with winter vegetables.

Data sheet

Clémentin de Pape Clément

2nd wine

Pessac-Léognan

2020

Tasting notes

A pale gold color with brilliance, ample lemon, peach and minerality. Rounded out by a subtly cedar finish, a medium-bodied centered around fresh fruits and a crisp finish. Structured.

Vineyard

Vineyard size: 90 hectares

Soil composition: Pyrenean clay gravel dating to the Pliocene and early Quaternary periods.

Winemaking

Fermentation container: Harvested early in the morning into crates to avoid heating the clusters.

Maceration technique: Manually de-stemmed before being pressed, decanted using gravity.

Aging: Oak

12-15 months in barrels, with 55% new barrels, 35% previously used barrels, 10% cement egg shaped vat.

Type of oak: French

Consulting œnologist: Michel Rolland

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.