Château Pape Clément has been producing fine wines on the same terroir for more than 750 years. It was named after Bertrand de Goth, Archbishop of Bordeaux, who became Pope Clement V in 1305. He took great interest in vine-growing, and he influenced not only this estate, but also the Rhône regions of Gigondas and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Bought in 1985 by entrepreneur, Bernard Magrez, whose investment reinvigorated this famous estate, and it became known for polished, powerful wine under guidance from famed oenologist, Michel Rolland. The cuvée is typically just over half Cabernet Sauvignon, with a little less Merlot and a seasoning of Cabernet Franc.
Grand Cru Classé de Graves
Chateau Pape Clement
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Press Review
97/100 - The iconic 2012 Pape Clement is a candidate for near-perfection as well as one of the wines of the vintage. From proprietor Bernard Magrez, this is a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. This extraordinary vineyard (a few miles to the west of Haut Brion and La Mission Haut Brion) has hit all the highlights of this vintage. Interestingly, the quality of the Pomerols and Graves wines in 2012 is closer to what one would consider a great vintage than the general image of 2012. This is truly great wine and not far off their magnificent 2005 and 2010. Full-bodied, with rich cassis, subtle burning embers and spice followed by velvety, well-integrated tannins, the wine is lush, expansive, savory and profound. This is a remarkable wine that could be drunk at a reasonably young age, but should cellar brilliantly for a quarter-century. Yields were modest at 37 hectoliters per hectare from this 132-acre estate. The alcohol level came in at 13.5%.
Press Review
94/100 - Offering perfumed notes of spice box, dried red and black currants, cigar wrapper, toasted bread and leather, the 2012 Pape Clement is medium to full-bodied, silky, elegant, and beautifully pure on the palate, with no hard edges, a seamless, voluptuous texture and a classy finish. It's already approachable, but it should evolve nicely on its overall balance.
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Product Specification
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ColourRed
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CountryFrance
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RegionBordeaux
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Sub RegionPessac-Léognan
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ClosureNatural Cork
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SKUL9736112
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Alcohol %13.5%
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Unit Volume75cl