Description
Situated on the doorstep of Bordeaux, Château Pape Clément is one of the oldest wine estates in the region, as the first grape harvest took place in 1252. The name of the Château Pape Clément estate refers to Pope Clement V who managed his vineyard with great passion. In 1983, Bernard Magrez, the tireless builder and creator of rare wines, bought the estate. Château Pape Clément is a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot and 1 % Cabernet Franc that saw a long maceration (30-40 days) and 18 months in 80% new French oak.
Tasting Notes :
Medium to deep garnet-purple, it opens with profound notes of crushed red and black currants, black cherries and cassis with touches of mocha, baking spices, menthol and lavender plus a hint of new leather. Medium-bodied, firm and concentrated with tons of tightly wound black fruit and earth layers, it has a grainy frame and refreshing lift on the long finish.
