Ch. Pape Clement, Cru Classe de Graves, Pessac-Leognan, 2001 Red Wine, 75cLBy Winebuyers

Ch. Pape Clement, a Cru Classe de Graves wine from Pessac-Leognan, 2001. This wine is produced by Winebuyers. Pape Clement takes its name from Bernard de Groth who ascended to the papacy as Clement V in 1305. He donated the estate to the church – the Archdiocese of Bordeaux - who ran it until the French Revolution. The estate was acquired by the Montagne family in 1939, who still own it today. Pape-Clement has Cru Classe de Graves status for the red wines only and the 32 hectares of vineyards are planted with 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and small amounts of the white grape varieties Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Gris and Muscadelle – which are used to produce the estate’s white wine. Immense care goes into the winemaking here from ploughing the vineyards with oxen to de-stemming by hand. The Pape-Clement red offered a rich and powerful style of red wine for decades but in recent years there has been an increase in elegance. This wine is available in a 75cl bottle and is suitable for both men and women.