2020 Château Pape Clement Rouge Grand Cru Classé de Graves Magnum

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The Château Pape Clement Rouge Grand Cru Classé de Graves has put a very fine wine on the map with its 2019 vintage and is now approaching the Premier Crus in terms of level (fortunately not yet in terms of price, but this will certainly happen). This flagship of the empire of Mr. Bernard Magrez is completely destemming by hand, berry by berry, and only the berries with an intact skin are used in the wine. A gigantic cost in personnel (more than 20 people for destemming), but with an extraordinary result.

The Pape Clement Rouge is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon & 50% Merlot and has matured for 18 months in oak barriques of which 60% is new and the rest 2nd year oak. In the glass the Pape Clement has a deep garnet red color with a purple hue. The Pape Clement needs some oxygen but then slowly unfolds with notes of fragrant earth, crushed rocks, iron ore and tobacco which then turns into red and black berries, cherry, roses and black tea. Full and wonderfully lively it is medium to full bodied with firm and fine-grained tannins and an astonishing freshness, very long (mineral) finish.

With its smoky and spicy bouquet, the red Pape cCement is of admirable quality and a very characteristic softness. The wine is both concentrated, fine and harmonious, with an aromatic palette that is as broad as it is precise. The depth and length in the mouth are exceptional. The quality of the terroir, sustained efforts and dynamism have paid off, bringing Pape Clément to a level very close to that of the premiers crus. The recent assessment of the international wine press also confirms this

This is a 1.5 liter magnum. Even tastier and has an even longer drinking window .

FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will also receive a nice discount. You will see your discount immediately when you choose Pick up in Checkout page. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.

96-98/100 Parker
98/100 James Suckling
96-98/100 Vinous

Specifications

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Type of Wine Red
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Pessac-Léognan
Winery Chateau Pape Clement
Grape Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2020
Drinking as of 2027
Drinking till 2060
Alcohol % 13
Alcohol free/low No
Content 1.5 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Parker rating 98
James Suckling rating 98
Vinous rating 98
Tasting Profiles Aards, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines
Drink moments Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard

Professional Reviews

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Parker

98

James Suckling

98

Wine Spectator

95

Vinous

98

Wijnhuis

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The history of Château Pape Clément is one of the longest and most fascinating of all French wine estates. Pape Clément is one of the best Grands Crus of Bordeaux and is located in Pessac, in the Graves. It is named after its famous owner Pope Clemens V. Bertrand de Goth, from 1305 the first pope to sit in Avignon under the name of Clemens V, became Archbishop of Bordeaux in 1299 and on this occasion received the existing wine estate, which he then greatly expanded . Clemens' papal name is the reason the château inherited that same name and the wine became an icon.

After his departure to Avignon, the winery remained the property of the Archdiocese of Bordeaux. Since this period, the estate has remained well managed for five centuries. The limited production was mainly reserved for use by the Archdiocese itself. During the French Revolution, the château became public domain but was also successfully expanded. The wines were sold through clear management of the owners at the same prices as the 2ième Grand Crus Classés from the Medoc.

In the 1980s, Bernard Magrez, visionary and passionate wine lover, took over the chateau and made its reputation even greater. Bernard Magrez has used all possible means to ensure that the exceptional terroir of Pape Clément, which has made the wines so famous and gives them their extraordinary finesse, continues to express itself as strongly as possible.

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