Chateau Pape Clement rouge 2008 Pessac-Leognan
| Category: | Chateau Pape Clément |
|---|---|
| Category: | dry |
| Wine color: | red |
| Country: | France |
| Region: | Bordeaux |
| Winery: | Chateau Pape Clément |
| Grape variety: | 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot |
| Classification: | Cru Classé |
| Vintage: | 2008 |
| Alcohol (in %): | 13,5 |
| Volume (in l): | 0,75 |
Very close to the quality of the monumental 2005 vintage is the 2008 Pape Clement, which was harvested at a low yield of just 30 hectolitres per hectare. The final blend contains 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 42% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. The 2008 vintage offers a dense purple colour and classic northern Pessac-Leognan aromas with notes of truffles, asphalt, scorched earth, charcoal and spring flowers. Very pure and medium to full-bodied with amazing concentration, admirable purity, slightly higher acidity than usual and tremendous depth and length. The sweetness of the tannins and ripeness of the fruit should make this wine approachable in 4-5 years, but the delicate style of the vintage suggests it should last 25-30 years or more.
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Château Pape Clément
Château Pape Clément is a Grand Cru wine estate located in the Pessac-Léognan appellation in Graves. It is one of the oldest estates in Bordeaux, with a history dating back to the 13th century. Today, it is only 15 minutes from the center of Bordeaux and is surrounded by urban development.
The Pape Clément vineyard is spread over a mix of gravelly sand and clay-limestone soils with a chalk base rich in iron. This terroir is ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In addition to these varieties, there is also a small amount of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
There are 2.5 hectares planted with white grapes, of which approximately 45% is Sémillon, 45% Sauvignon Blanc, and the remainder Muscadelle.
Château Pape Clément produces three pairs of red and white wines. The Grand Vin is named after the winery itself, while the second wine is called Le Clémentin du Pape Clément.
