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Welcome to the oldest wine estate in Pessac with more than 700 released vintages!

Château Pape Clement has a very long story to tell, the first vintage released was in 1252 and the estate has produced wine every year since. Previously the Château was called Domaine de la Mothe and acquired the name of Pape Clement thanks to its second owner, Gaillard de Goth brother of Bertrand de Goth who in 1305 was named Pope, Pope Clement V. Gaillar inherited the estate from his brother Bertrand and he, in turn, renamed the castle as we now know it.

The renowned Château passed through the hands of different owners, each of whom contributed to positive achievements to the growth of the property. Since 1980, the Château could not fall into better hands than the passionate wine-lover and great wine entrepreneur Bernard Margez. For Bernard, Château Pape Clement was the beginning of his great career as a wine entrepreneur, Pape Clement is the first vineyard of 42 estates that he currently owns, including La Tour Carnet, Château Fombrauge, and Clos Haut Peyraguey. This winery and this wine is his flagship.

Château Pape Clement is on the list of the Classification of Graves Wine of 1959, in which Haut-Brion is also enlisted.Located in the spectacular terroir of Pessac-Leognan, this Château's nearly 150-acre vineyard is fortunate to be situated on the oldest of the alluvial terraces known as the “Pyrenean gravel bed”.

The combination of an extraordinary climate, enviable soils, wine-making practices that are constantly innovating, cutting-edge technology, and the hand of technical advisor Michelle Rolland have allowed the word “Excellence” to be synonymous with this Château; And not only do we say it, but the famous wine critic Robert Parker can also assure it, in 2009 and 2019 two wines from this Château obtained perfect 100 point scores.

In addition to being careful in all aspects of the quality of the wine and vineyard, they are also environmentally responsible and it is one of the few Châteaux certified with the highest environmental distinction according to France; the HVE 3.

Aging: 18 to 24 months in French oak (60-70% new)

Wine Spectator awarded the Left Bank reds, including Pessac-Léognan, a score of 95, describing the vintage as a "new paradigm for Bordeaux" .

Bordeaux blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. It combines black raspberries, cassis, and graphite with subtle floral and earthy notes, creating a complex and vibrant profile. The wine is seamlessly balanced with silky tannins, exceptional concentration, and a long, lingering finish. This superb vintage showcases terrific energy, with red fruit, blood orange, and a touch of cinnamon and sage. It’s a structured, age-worthy wine that will develop beautifully over the next several decades.

Black raspberries, cassis, graphite, scorched earth, and violet notes are just some of the nuances in the 2022 Château Pape Clément, a gorgeously textured, layered, seamless 2022. It's flawlessly balanced, has a class of tannins that's second to none, is full-bodied, has terrific concentration, and has a gorgeous finish. This classic, seamless, elegant, sensational layered, multi-dimensional Pessac will have 40 years of prime drinking. ~98+ Jeb Dunnuck

A very well-balanced Pape Clement showing a solid structure, concentration and length. Fresh and complex, with a fine streak of minerals and aromas of cassis, berries, white pepper and tapenade. Some wood spices, but they’re quite restrained. Full-bodied, tight and long. A transparent and complete wine for the cellar. Try after 2028. ~97 James Suckling

The 2022 Pape Clément is a classy, elegant wine. Soaring aromatics open first. On the palate, the 2022 is vibrant and explosive, with terrific depth and exceptional balance. Today's wines here are simply striking because of their energy and verve. Those qualities help make Pape Clément one of the most changed wines in Bordeaux over the last decade or so. Red/purplish fruit, blood orange, cinnamon, new leather and sage are some of the many notes that linger on the sustained finish. The 2022 is a superb Pape Clément. Tasted three times. ~97 Antonio Galloni, Vinous Media

Absolutely stunning, this majestic charmer hit everything right this year. Concentrated, lush, plush, and full-bodied, there is also a sense of lift, and vibrancy. Opaque in color, the wine initially grabs your attention with its showy display of flowers, cinnamon, chocolate, blackberries, and black cherries in the perfume. But, it is the palate that steals the show with its intensity, length, and energy. The wine blends 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink from 2030-2060. ~97 Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider

The combination of smooth texture and firm tannins is both rich and fragrant. This is a fine vintage, from an estate founded in the 13th century. It is powerful and will age well. ~95-97 Wine Enthusiast

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