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Pessac-Leognan Grand Cru Classe de Graves Chateau Pape Clement 2018 750ml

Pessac-Leognan Grand Cru Classé de Graves

Château Pape Clement 2018

750ml

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Dark Plum,

Smoke,

Spice

Description

The Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé de Graves Château Pape Clément is a masterpiece of balance, complexity, and refinement. Among Bordeaux's oldest estates, its deep gravel soils yield a Cabernet Sauvignon-... Read More

Food Pairing

Red Meat

Game & Venison

Cured Meat

Occasion

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Alcohol : 13.5%

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DESCRIPTION

The Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé de Graves Château Pape Clément is a masterpiece of balance, complexity, and refinement. Among Bordeaux's oldest estates, its deep gravel soils yield a Cabernet Sauvignon- and Merlot-based blend of remarkable depth and character. Aged in French oak barrels, it reveals layers of dark fruit, graphite, and spice framed by velvety tannins and fresh acidity. Powerful yet exquisitely polished, this iconic wine epitomizes the elegance and longevity of the finest Graves.

EYE

Deep garnet-red color with violet hues, showing brilliance and concentration.

NOSE

Expressive aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and violet, enhanced by notes of cedar, tobacco, and subtle toast.

MOUTH

Rich and harmonious, with dense fruit, fine-grained tannins, and beautifully integrated oak. Flavors of cassis, dark chocolate, and spice unfold into a long, refined finish marked by freshness and depth. A wine of precision and grandeur with excellent aging potential.

PAIRING

Ideal with roast lamb, filet mignon, or duck breast in red wine sauce. It also pairs beautifully with truffle dishes or aged cheeses such as Comté and Beaufort.

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Bordeaux

Bordeaux is the world's most famous fine-wine region, home to legendary châteaux, the 1855 Classification and elegant red blends of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, as well as great dry and sweet whites.

Geographic position: Southwestern France, in the Gironde department around the city of Bordeaux, along the Garonne and Dordogne rivers and the Gironde estuary, about 50 km from the Atlantic. Around 270,000 acres of vines make it France's largest fine-wine vineyard.

Origin & history: The Romans planted vines here in the 1st century. The marriage of Eleanor of Aquitaine to Henry Plantagenet in 1152 placed Bordeaux under English rule for 300 years, and its "claret" became England's favourite wine. Merchants (négociants) and the 1855 Classification built its global prestige.

Main appellations & varieties: Left Bank (Médoc, Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Julien, Saint-Estèphe, Pessac-Léognan, Graves) led by Cabernet Sauvignon; Right Bank (Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Fronsac) led by Merlot and Cabernet Franc; Entre-Deux-Mers and Sauternes for whites from Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Muscadelle.

Food specialties: Entrecôte à la bordelaise, Pauillac lamb, Arcachon oysters with Sauvignon Blanc, cèpes mushrooms, lamprey stew and canelés, the little caramelised cakes of Bordeaux.

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