Red
2023
PESSAC-LÉOGNAN
CRU CLASSÉ DE GRAVES
BERNARD MAGREZ
Varietal Blend
50 % Merlot
45 % Cabernet Sauvignon
3 % Cabernet Franc
2 % Petit Verdot
Alcohol by volume
NC
Quantity produced
NC
Size of the vineyard
73 ha
Average age of vines
29 years old
Grape varieties
53 % Merlot
44 % Cabernet Sauvignon
2 % Petit Verdot
1 % Cabernet Franc
Soil type
Pyrenean clay gravel layer from the late Pliocen and Quaternary period
Vineyard skills
Complementary terroirs: Merlot on clay to the east and Cabernet on gravel to the west • Protection of the environment and soil life through winter grazing and animal-drawn ploughing • A leader in precision viticulture • A continuous innovation process
Yields in hls/ha (Grand Vin)
35 hls/ha
Vinification
The “au naturel” approach for the red wines resonated like a statement of authenticity. The indigenous yeasts conveyed complexity and aromatic intensity that underpinned the unique characteristics of each parcel. Gentle and regular extraction released tannins that were robust and silky, while preserving the intensity of the fruit. The combined use of barrels, foudres, concrete or ceramic vats, each vessel carefully selected, allowed the oak to encapsulate the wine, without overwhelming its essential character. In 2023, the red wines of Château Pape Clément are a joy for the senses, celebrating the perfect symbiosis between nature, terroir and know-how.
Maturing / Ageing : 14 months
Owner's words
The Merlot wines boast an aromatic palette of rare complexity and intensity, and are harmonious, generous and delicate. The Cabernet Sauvignon, which is much smaller in size, is full of sparkle, with a fine balance between richness and tension.