Chateau Pape Clement Blanc Pessac Leognan Grand Cru Classe – 2016

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  •  France > Bordeaux > Graves > Pessac-Leognan

Wine Information

Region

France > Bordeaux > Graves > Pessac-Leognan

Producer

Chateau Pape Clement

Type

White

Grape

Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon

Advice

Ready

Vineyard

Chateau Pape Clement Blanc

Producer

Chateau Pape Clement

Appellation

Péssac-Léognan

Designation

AOP

Classification

Grand Cru Classe

Cuvee Bottling


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Tasting notes

Vinous
Tasted: 24/01/2019
Drink: 2019-2029
Author: Neal Martin


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Robert Parker
Tasted: 30/11/2018
Drink: 2021-2037


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Profile

Red Wine
Area under vines: 60 hectares
Soils: Gravel and limestone
Average age of the vines: 25 years
Planting density: 7000 to 9000 vines/ha
Production: 110 000 bottles a year
Ageing: in 70% new oak barrels for 18 to 20 months
Grape varieties:

  • Cabernet Sauvignon 46%
  • Merlot 49%
  • Cabernet Franc 3%
  • Petit Verdot 2%

White Wine
Area under vines: 3 hectares
Soils: Gravel and limestone
Average age of the vines: 25 years
Planting density: 7000 to 9000 vines/ha
Production: 9500 bottles a year
Ageing: in 70% new oak barrels for 12 months
Grape varieties:
  • Sauvignon 45%
  • Semillon 45%
  • Muscadelle 5%
  • Sauvignon Gris 5%

The Chateau makes two other wines:
  • Le Clémentin du Château de Pape Clément :
    • Area under vines: 57 hectares
    • Average age of the vines: 30 years
      Ageing: in 100% new oak barrels for 18 months
    • Grape varieties:
      • Cabernet Sauvignon 60%
      • Merlot 40%

  • Le Prélat du Château Pape Clément :
    • Ageing: in 50% new oak barrels for 14-16 months
    • Average age of the vines: 20 years
    • Grape varieties:
      • Sauvignon Blanc

    Learn more about Château Pape Clément here


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Location

216 Avenue Docteur Nancel Penard, Pessac, Bordeaux, France
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