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    Château Pape Clément 2023

    Bordeaux • Pessac-Léognan • Grand Cru Classé • Red

    249,48€ tax included
    249,48€ tax included
    83,16€ / unit
    Packaging : 3 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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    Description

    • Country France
    • Region Bordeaux
    • Appellation Pessac-Léognan
    • Color Red
    • Alcohol 12.5
    • Vintage 2023
    • Grape varieties 50% Merlot45% Cabernet Sauvignon3% Cabernet Franc2% Petit Verdot

    Finesse and depth are what define this Château Pape Clement 2023. The property is a jewel of the Pessac-Léognan appellation, as well as one of its oldest representatives.

    Ratings

    Ratings

    • Bettane & Desseauve 96/100
    • Vinous 97/100
    • James Suckling 98/100
    • Jean-Marc Quarin 91/100
    Producer

    Producer

    Owner and history

    Located within the Pessac-Léognan appellation, the exceptional terroir of Château Pape Clément spans 60 hectares of vines, rooted in Pyrenean clay-gravel soils. This diverse terroir allows for the cultivation of grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot for red wines, as well as Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Sémillon, and Muscadelle for white wines. Certified High Environmental Value (HVE) Level 3, the vineyard reflects Château Pape Clément's commitment to environmentally responsible practices.

    Vinification and aging

    Manual deseeding grain by grain
    Gravity-fed transfer into 30 to 70 hl wooden vats
    Pre-fermentation maceration at low temperature 8°C
    Manual punching
    Maceration time of 30 days
    Malolactic fermentation in barrels
    Aged for 18 months in barrels

    • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

    • Climax 2032 à 2045

    Wine profile

    • fruity
    • wooded
    • complex