Château Pape Clément 2024

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château Pape Clément 2024

Tasting

Color
Violin, of beautiful depth and brilliance, this color seduces by its intensity and clarity.

Nose
The nose stands out with a lot of brightness, revealing intense and complex red fruit notes that testify to the aromatic richness of this vintage.

Palate
Tasty and elegant, the palate reveals a beautiful tannic structure coated with discreet spicy and smoky notes that bring complexity and length to this wine.

Food and wine pairings
This wine pairs perfectly with grilled red meats, sauced dishes or refined cheeses, highlighting its structure and complexity.

Service and aging
To fully appreciate this wine, a decanting of one hour is recommended. Serve it between 16 and 18°C. This wine has excellent aging potential and can be kept until around 2046.

Other characteristics
This wine presents a beautiful balance between power and elegance, with a promising tannic structure that will evolve favorably over time.

The character and elegance of a Grand Cru from Pessac-Léognan with a papal heritage

The property
The Château Pape Clément, located in Pessac in the Bordeaux wine region, is one of the oldest Grands Crus in the region, with a history dating back to 1252. The estate, which covers 64 hectares, has been managed by Bernard Magrez since the 1980s. The château 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".

The vineyard
Located in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, the vineyard of Château Pape Clément rests on a layer of Pyrenean clayey gravels, an ideal terroir for the expression of Bordeaux grape varieties. Covering an area of 64 hectares, this terroir with vines averaging 29 years old, offers the grapes remarkable concentration and complexity.

The vintage
The 2024 vintage was marked by a cold and humid winter, followed by a cool and rainy spring. The summer proved to be hot and dry, allowing for optimal ripening of the grapes. .

Vinification and aging
Rigorous selection of grapes before parcel vinification. The aging is carried out 70% in barrels (two thirds of which are new wood), 15% in vats and 15% in various containers (sandstone, concrete, stainless steel), bringing complexity and finesse to the wine.

Blend
53% cabernet sauvignon, 45% merlot, 1% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot.