Château Pape Clément 2015

Tasting characteristics and advice for Château Pape Clément Blanc 2015

Tasting

Color

The color reveals a golden yellow hue with bright green highlights.

Nose

The nose opens with aromas of fresh citrus and white flowers. Notes of exotic fruit mingle with delicate touches of elegant oak.

Palate

Rich and complex, the palate shows fine concentration with flavors of citrus and white-fleshed fruit. The ensemble is balanced by a mineral freshness that adds lift and energy. The finish lingers with elegance.

Food and wine pairings

Château Pape Clément Blanc 2015 is a perfect match for seafood, premium grilled fish, or fish in a light sauce. It also pairs beautifully with poultry in a cream sauce or aged cheeses.

Serving and cellaring

This wine is best served between 10 and 12°C. Château Pape Clément Blanc 2015 can be enjoyed now and will continue to develop until around 2035.

A Grand Cru Classé de Graves with a sunny, generous character

The estate

Located at the gates of Bordeaux, Château Pape Clément is one of the region’s oldest wine estates, with the first harvest dating back to 1252. Château Pape Clément owes its name to Pope Clement V. Pope Clement V managed his vineyard with passion before donating it to the Archbishop of Bordeaux. At the time, it was known as the “Vignes du Pape Clément.” In 1983, Bernard Magrez, the tireless builder and creator of rare wines, bought the estate. Today the owner of 4 Grands Crus Classés in Bordeaux, Bernard Magrez devoted all his energy and determination to elevating Château Pape Clément to the elite ranks of Bordeaux’s great growths. In 2009, Château Pape Clément was notably rewarded with a score of 100/100 by American critic Robert Parker. Château Pape Clément thus enjoys a worldwide reputation, for both its red and white wines.

The vineyard

The vineyard of Château Pape Clément benefits from an exceptional terroir in the Pessac-Léognan appellation. The gravelly soils ensure optimal drainage and promote the ripening of the white grapes. This terroir gives the wines a fine mineral expression characteristic of the appellation.

The vintage

The 2015 vintage stands out for particularly favorable climatic conditions. The year was marked by a sunny, generous character, with abundant sunshine and ideal summer temperatures. These conditions allowed optimal ripening of the white grapes, producing wines that are concentrated and well-balanced.

Winemaking and aging

Château Pape Clément Blanc 2015 is crafted with the utmost care. After gentle pressing, the wine is aged in French oak barrels. This aging brings complexity and structure while preserving the wine’s natural freshness. The use of oak remains restrained so as not to mask the expression of the fruit and terroir.

Grape varieties

Sauvignon Blanc (majority), Sémillon, Sauvignon Gris, and a touch of Muscadelle.