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Spec sheet

TypeWhite wine
Region
Grapes
Producer
AllergensContains sulfites
Alcohol contenti13.0%

The wine

After a gentle pressing, the must flows to the barrels by means of gravity. It ferments in French oak and is aged on its lees with periodic battonage, combining the usage of new and used oak with an egg-shaped concrete tank.

It smells of white currants, lemon and ripe persimmon. The first sensation on the palate is of a noticeable volume and density, it's intense but exudes a green apple freshness. It's made using a blend similar to that of its older sibling, the Château Pape Clément Blanc, and with the same attention to detail. A second wine of a similar standard to many firsts, with a remarkably long and balanced finish.

Drinking and storing

Serve between 8ºC and 10ºC

Food pairing

Oven-baked oily fish / Washed-rind cheeses / Scrambled eggs with wild mushrooms

Ratings and awards

201889-91 PK
PK: Parker

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The winery

Château Pape Clément

Château Pape Clément

Château Pape Clément is one of the famous, ancient Bordeaux vineyards. The earliest harvests date back to 1252, although it was Bertrand de Goth who really started proceedings at the château. After being appointed archbishop of Bordeaux in 1299 and receiving the vineyards of La Mothe in Pessac as a gift, he gradually enlarged the estate. When he was elected to succeed Pope Benedict XI in 1305, he chose to be called Clément V, which is the derivation of the château's name. Due...

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