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 »
$85
/750ml
2022 Retail Average
96
/100
2022 Pro Rating
At first sip, Chateau Pape Clement 2022 feels poised and commanding, with a dark, ripe core of cassis and plum wrapped in notes of graphite, tobacco leaf, clove and polished oak. The palate is dense yet lifted, driven by vibrant acidity and firm, finely worked tannins that give a long, persistent, almost architectural finish. This is a deeply concentrated, modern-styled Pessac that shows unusual clarity and definition for such power, promising real complexity with time in bottle.
Dry-aged ribeye with rosemary and garlic, Roast lamb with thyme and black olive tapenade, Truffled mushroom ragout over polenta
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.