Chateau Pape Clement • Pessac-Leognan, France
Château Pape Clément is the flagship Grand Cru Classé red of this historic Pessac-Léognan estate near Bordeaux, typicall…Château Pape Clément is the flagship Grand Cru Classé red of this historic Pessac-Léognan estate near Bordeaux, typically a Cabernet Sauvignon–Merlot blend raised in a high proportion of new oak. Sourced from deep gravel-and-clay soils that…Learn More »
$150
/750ml
2012 Retail Average
94
/100
2012 Pro Rating
Dark, plush fruit and a gentle smoky, cigar-box perfume roll together in Chateau Pape Clement 2012, giving a sense of depth without heaviness. Blackcurrant, plum and fig glide over a velvety palate, edged by cedar, tobacco leaf and a touch of cocoa, with tannins already polished yet clearly built to last. The vintage shows this estate in full voice: opulent, richly flavored and long, but composed and finely detailed rather than showy.
Dry-aged ribeye with herb butter; Roast duck with cherry and red-wine jus; Wild mushroom and truffle risotto
Château Pape Clément is the flagship Grand Cru Classé red of this historic Pessac-Léognan estate near Bordeaux, typically a Cabernet Sauvignon–Merlot blend raised in a high proportion of new oak. Sourced from deep gravel-and-clay soils that give both power and finesse, it is known for its smoky, spicy bouquet, dense yet velvety texture, and impressive depth and length, making it one of the most opulent and ageworthy wines of the Graves.