Chateau Pape Clement Blanc

Château Pape Clément is a Grand Cru wine estate in the Pessac-Léognan appellation in Graves. It is one of the oldest estates in Bordeaux, dating back to the 13th Century. The château takes its name from its founder, Betrand de Got, who was the Archbishop of Bordeaux and became Pope Clément V in 1305. It is currently part of the Bernard Magrez group of estates. The Pape Clément vineyard is situated on a mix of gravel-sand and clay-limestone soils, with a chalky subsoil rich in iron.

Pape Clément Blanc 2023 is a serious, textured Pessac-Léognan white with aromas of white peach, pineapple, citrus zest, tangerine, and orange blossom, layered with honeyed floral notes, vanilla, and subtle herbs. The palate is rich and creamy yet tightly focused, combining ripe stone fruit depth with bright acidity and a salty, mineral backbone. The finish is long, fresh, and precise, showing a refined balance between opulence and tension.