Château Pape Clement, white
AOC Pessac-Leognan
Growth of Graves
One of the oldest Bordeaux Grands Crus, Château Pape Clement is located in Pessac and contains exceptional soils. It’s owned by the Bernard Magrez family. The vineyard is awarded the HEV3 certification due to wine-growing practices and the reduction of the impact on the environment
Situation
Covers 2,5ha with red grape varieties
Grape varieties
50% Sauvignon blanc, 40% Sémillon, 10% Sauvignon gris
Soil
Gravelly terroir over a clay and limestone base
Ageing
16 months’ ageing in barrel
Available Vintages
Alcohol
13°
Blending
50% Sauvignon Blanc, 36% Sémillon, 9% Sauvignon Gris, 5% Muscadelle
Description
Offers a superb aromatic intensity, exotic fruits and grapefruit zest. Subtle floral and mineral notes. Balanced, fresh and creamy on the palate, the wine shows great energy and great tension. The finish reveals the touche of exotic fruits, bergamot and hawthorn
Tasting
”It leaps from the glass with gregarious scents of ripe peaches, fresh grapefruit and key lime pie plus touches of cedar, honeysuckle and toast. Medium-bodied, the palate offers fantastic precision and depth, with layers of citrus and stone fruit flavors supported by a racy line of freshness, finishing very long.” – Wine Advocate
Alcohol
14°
Blending
Sauvignon Blanc 55%, Sémillon 45%
Description
Successful bet of a great white wine from Graves, presenting an intense aromatic expression, while the palate is guided by the generosity of a dense texture underlined by a nice discreet woodiness, displaying a beautiful voltage.
Tasting
“A blend of 55% Sauvignon Blanc and 45% Sémillon, the Pape Clement 2017 Blanc gives up profound notes of apricots, spiced pears and apple tart with suggestions of orange blossoms, fresh ginger and beeswax. The palate is medium-bodied with plenty of tightly wound, intense stone fruit and spicy layers supported by fantastic freshness, finishing very long.” – Wine Advocate
