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Château Pape Clément 2022

Bordeaux • Pessac-Léognan • Grand Cru Classé • Red

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Packaging : 1 x 75cl - Wooden Crate

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Description

  • Country France
  • Region Bordeaux
  • Appellation Pessac-Léognan
  • Color Red
  • Alcohol 14
  • Vintage 2022
  • Culture Reasoned
  • Grape varieties 60% Merlot40% Cabernet Sauvignon

This 2022 vintage reveals a Château Pape Clément of incredible finesse, exceptional depth and remarkable aromatics.

Ratings

Ratings

  • Bettane & Desseauve 97/100
  • Parker (WA) 92-94/100
  • Vinous 97/100
  • James Suckling 97/100
  • Jean-Marc Quarin 95/100
Producer

Producer

Owner and history

Located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation, Château Pape Clément enjoys an exceptional terroir. It covers approximately sixty hectares of vines, planted in soil composed of Pyrenean clay-gravel. The diversity of the terroir allows for the cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot for the red wines, and Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris, Sémillon, and Muscadelle for the white wines. The vineyard is certified High Environmental Value 3.

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

Pope Clement's Castle

Discover Pope Clement's Castle

  • Serving temperature 16°C - 20°C

  • Climax 2032 à 2045

  • Ageing potential 2022

Wine profile

  • fruity
  • wooded
  • complex