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Château Pape Clément 2018 is a characterful Bordeaux from Pessac-Léognan, available in a 1.5-liter magnum. Aromas of blackcurrant, black cherry, cocoa, graphite, and cedar wood create a rich bouquet. The combination of vintage, origin, and structure makes this wine ideal for a special dinner or for further aging under the right conditions.
| Weight | 3 kg |
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| Alcohol Content | 14.5% |
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| Region | Pessac-Léognan (Bordeaux) |
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| Wine color | Red |
Château Pape Clément is one of the oldest wine estates in Bordeaux. Its history dates back to the 13th century, when Bertrand de Goth owned the vineyard. He later became Pope Clement V, after whom the château is named. Today, this historic estate is located in Pessac-Léognan and is part of Bernard Magrez’s holdings.
The Pape Clément vineyards are located on the gravelly soils of the Graves, where red Bordeaux wines have enjoyed a reputation for centuries. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot play a key role. The combination of soil, grapes, and meticulous winemaking gives the wine its character. The estate’s history makes each new harvest another chapter in an exceptionally long story.
After a wet spring, the warm, dry summer of 2018 produced ripe, concentrated fruit. The 1.5-liter magnum offers a unique way to track the evolution of this powerful Pessac-Léognan over time.
Black berries, plums, cocoa, and a smoky note can define its character. The ripe tannins give the wine structure. With further bottle aging, tobacco, cedar, and earthy nuances may complement the fruit. The balance between ripeness, freshness, and tannins remains key to the wine’s development.
Serve with roasted beef, lamb, or dishes featuring mushrooms. Let the wine breathe in the glass and taste it before deciding whether decanting is necessary. Store the bottle in a dark, cool place at a stable temperature. A mature Bordeaux may develop sediment; if so, stand the bottle upright beforehand and pour carefully.
The 1.5-liter magnum bottle isn’t just impressive on the table. Because of the ratio of wine volume to oxygen in the bottle, the wine may age differently than it would in a 0.75-liter bottle. That makes this size appealing to those who want to age the wine patiently.
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