Château Pape Clément 2023

A Pessac-Léognan red wine of great breadth and lively vivacity

The estate

Located at the gates of Bordeaux, the Château Pape Clément is one of the oldest wine estates in the region, with the first harvest taking place in 1252. Château Pape Clément owes its name to Pope Clement V who passionately managed his vineyard before donating it to the Archbishop of Bordeaux. It was then referred to as the "Vines of Pope Clement". In 1983, Bernard Magrez, the tireless builder and composer of rare wines, bought the estate. Bernard Magrez, who now owns 4 Grands Crus Classés in Bordeaux, uses all his energy and determination to elevate Château Pape Clément to the elite of Bordeaux's Grands Crus. In 2009, Château Pape Clément was notably rewarded with a score of 100/100 by American critic Robert Parker.

The vineyard

Château Pape Clément 2023 is a Pessac-Léognan wine from a 73-hectare vineyard. The vines, averaging 29 years old, are planted on Pyrenean clayey gravel soils. The vineyard is managed on a micro-plot basis. Château Pape Clément is certified High Environmental Value 3, SME certification and Bee-Friendly.

The vintage

A cool and wet winter gives way to a mild and wet spring. This is followed by a hot and dry summer, marked by heatwave episodes.

Vinification and ageing

Drastic sorting of the grapes before fermentation with indigenous yeasts. Use of various containers during vinification to enhance the nuances of each plot. The barrels are selected according to the specificities of the vintage.

Blend

The Château Pape Clément red 2023 is a blend of Merlot (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (45%), Cabernet Franc (3%) and Petit Verdot (2%).