Château Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan 2019
Château Pape Clément
The 2019 vintage at Pape Clément is one of the estate's finest modern efforts. The wine balances opulence with restraint, offering immediate pleasure while clearly built for aging. It demonstrates how the right vintage year and skilled élevage can produce a wine that feels both generous and precise.
Nose
Blackcurrant and crushed violets lead, followed by cedar, pencil shavings, and a hint of mint. There's a smoky toasted oak quality underneath that speaks to careful barrel selection.
Palate
Full-bodied and structured, with ripe dark cherry and blackcurrant at the core. Cedar and vanilla from new French oak provide architecture, while the tannins are firm but polished. A graphite-mineral thread runs through the mid-palate.
Finish
Very long, with cedar, dark fruit, and a persistent violet note. The tannins linger gracefully, promising significant development with cellaring.
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Blend
- 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
- Vineyards
- Château Pape Clément, Pessac-Léognan, gravel and clay soils
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Organic / Biodynamic
- No
Food Pairing
Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and garlic
Named for Pope Clement V, who planted the estate's first vines in the early 14th century, Château Pape Clément sits within the Bordeaux city limits and remains one of the oldest continuously producing wine properties in the region.
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