Description
Château Pape Clément, located in Pessac, at the gates of Bordeaux, owes its name and its history to its most famous owner: Pope Clement V. It is one of the oldest Grands Crus of Bordeaux. Based on a terroir with exceptional components, the 60 hectares of this vineyard devote the meeting of passion and work. The average age of the vines is about 30 years old. Each parcel, each foot, each bay is cherished then transformed according to strict rules. The size and stripping are a rare requirement, vinification and breeding are done according to the strictest rules, everything is done for nature to express its best.
Tasting Notes
“The 2017 Pape Clément is outrageously beautiful. Rich, deep and luscious on the palate, the 2017 possesses tremendous energy and richness from start to finish. Sweet red cherry, red plum, blood orange, spice and herb notes abound in an unctuous, racy wine of the highest level. The 2017 is deep, explosive and wonderfully persistent. It has been terrific on the three occasions I have tasted it so far.”
[96/100 – Antonio Galloni – December 2019 – vinous.com]
