Located at the gates of Bordeaux, Château Pape Clément is one of the oldest wine-growing properties in the region, with a first harvest that took place in 1252. Château Pape Clément owes its name to Pope Clement V, who managed the vineyard before giving it to the Archbishop of Bordeaux. The vineyard is therefore sometimes nicknamed "Pope Clement's Vines". In 1983, Bernard Magrez, a tireless builder and composer of rare wines, purchased the property. Bernard Magrez, who now owns 4 Grands Crus Classés in Bordeaux, invested all of his energy and passion, elevating Château Pape Clément to the highest level of Bordeaux Grands Crus. In 2009, Château Pape Clément was rewarded for its quality by a 100/100 score from American critic Robert Parker.
A complex and classically styled Bordeaux offering aromas of cassis, black plum, cedar, graphite, violet, and subtle smoke. Medium to full-bodied with excellent freshness, the wine delivers layered dark fruit, fine tannins, mineral tension, and notes of cocoa, tobacco, and spice through a long, elegant finish. Balanced and structured, the 2021 vintage emphasizes finesse and terroir expression over sheer richness. 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc. The grand vin is aged for 16 to 18 months in French oak barrels, 70% of which are new.
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