2024 Château Pape Clement Pessac-Léognan Blanc

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Château Pape Clément Blanc 2024 Pessac-Léognan

Located in Pessac, Château Pape Clément is one of the oldest wine estates in Bordeaux, with a history dating back to 1252. Classified as a Grand Cru Classé de Graves since 1959, the estate benefits from an exceptional terroir with gravel and clay soils that provide excellent drainage and heat retention, essential for the ripening of the grapes.

Grapes and Blend of the Pape Clément Blanc 2024

The 2024 vintage is composed of 50% Sauvignon Blanc, 43% Sémillon and 7% Sauvignon Gris. This blend highlights the freshness and aromatic intensity of Sauvignon Blanc, combined with the richness and structure of Sémillon, and the complexity of Sauvignon Gris.

Vinification and Maturation

The grapes are harvested by hand and undergo a strict selection. Vinification takes place in a combination of oak barrels, concrete eggs, stainless steel tanks and foudres. The wine matures for 12 months on the fine lees, with 50% of the barrels being new oak. This approach ensures a harmonious integration of fruit, freshness and wood influences, resulting in a wine with depth and elegance.

Tasting note Château Pape Clément Blanc 2024

The wine presents itself with a bright, light golden colour. On the nose aromas of ripe peach, candied citrus, lime and herbs. On the palate the wine is medium-bodied, concentrated, fresh and focused, with a lively acidity and a long, mineral finish. The wine shows a wonderful balance between richness and freshness, with a texture that is both round and refined.

FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.

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Specifications

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Available as of May 1, 2027
Type of Wine White
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Appellation Pessac-Léognan
Winery Chateau Pape Clement
Grape Muscadelle, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Souvignier Gris
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2024
Drinking as of 2027
Drinking till 2035
Alcohol % 13
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
Promotion En Primeur, Excluded from Pickup discount, On Sale
Parker rating 94
James Suckling rating 95
Vinous rating 93
Tasting Profiles Complex, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Strak, Vol, Wit fruit
Drink moments Indruk maken, Lekker luxe

Professional Reviews

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Parker

94

James Suckling

95

Vinous

93

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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