Château Pape Clément owes its name to Bertrand de Goth, who succeeded Benedict XI as Pope. He took the name of Clement V and moved the papal court to Avignon in 1309, leaving behind his vines in Pessac. Today, Pape Clément is the most prestigious estate belonging to Bernard Magrez. The vineyard is divided into three large plots with different soil types, but mainly [...]
Pape Clément, Le Clémentin du Pape Clément (second vin), Le Prélat du Château Pape Clément
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Dark purplish-red color.
Explosive fruit (blackcurrant, wild strawberry, and raspberry) with earthy and oaky overtones.
Exuberant on the palate with phenomenal volume, tight texture, and fruity purity. Splendid mineral taste beautifully reflecting its terroir. This wine is fruity from beginning to end. This is probably the result of rigorous sorting during picking.
A wine for hedonists and probably one of the best quality/price ratios in the 2001 vintage.