Bernard Magrez
Chateau Pape Clément Grand Cru Classé de Graves Red Bordeaux Blend
Graves, Bordeaux, France
An extensive history with this Pessac-Leognan estate. In 1305 Bertrand de Goth, a major landowner in Bordeaux as well as its Archbishop, became Pope Clement V and the city named this estate in his honour. From 1939 it was owned by the Montagne family, and passed by marriage into the ownership of Bernard Magrez. After a 20 minute decant, aromas of vanilla, raspberry, pepper, menthol - minty, dusty and aristocratic. “Damn good claret” as the old boys in Pall Mall would say! JH said more like the Medoc than Pessac-Leognan on the nose. The medium bodied palate has become more savoury and less fruit driven at 17 years but still works extremely well - seamless. 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. One of the 1001 wines.
An extensive history with this Pessac-Leognan estate. In 1305 Bertrand de Goth, a major landowner in Bordeaux as well as its Archbishop, became Pope Clement V and the city named this estate in his honour. From 1939 it was owned by the Montagne family, and passed by marriage into the ownership of Bernard Magrez. After a 20 minute decant, aromas of vanilla, raspberry, pepper, menthol - minty, dusty and aristocratic. “Damn good claret” as the old boys in Pall Mall would say! JH said more like the Medoc than Pessac-Leognan on the nose. The medium bodied palate has become more savoury and less fruit driven at 17 years but still works extremely well - seamless. 55% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. One of the 1001 wines.
Jan 9th, 2022
Leather, cigar, tobacco notes. Opened up nicely after an hour.
Leather, cigar, tobacco notes. Opened up nicely after an hour.
Mar 7th, 2017
Very nice, fresh fruit aromas. Nice mouthfeel and finish but still young and primary.
Very nice, fresh fruit aromas. Nice mouthfeel and finish but still young and primary.
Jun 16th, 2024
Wife said it was more like a deep chardonnay and she has better taste buds than me but...I liked it.
Wife said it was more like a deep chardonnay and she has better taste buds than me but...I liked it.
Jun 6th, 2022
05 still not loosening it’s grip. Long way to go. 55 M / 45 CS
05 still not loosening it’s grip. Long way to go. 55 M / 45 CS
Sep 27th, 2021
Still somewhat primary as most 05’s are showing Graves like personality with red & black fruits, cedar, leather, graphite & tobacco. Nice vintage for PC but will need more time.
Still somewhat primary as most 05’s are showing Graves like personality with red & black fruits, cedar, leather, graphite & tobacco. Nice vintage for PC but will need more time.
Jul 12th, 202018/20 (94/100) Сложный и насыщенный аромат с доминирующими нотами чернослива, вишневого варенья, шоколада, гвоздики и ментола. Тельное с высокой кислотностью и интенсивными, чуть суховатыми танинами. Свежие ягоды во вкусе. Отлично и всё ещё молодо.
18/20 (94/100) Сложный и насыщенный аромат с доминирующими нотами чернослива, вишневого варенья, шоколада, гвоздики и ментола. Тельное с высокой кислотностью и интенсивными, чуть суховатыми танинами. Свежие ягоды во вкусе. Отлично и всё ещё молодо.
May 1st, 2018
Great showing, ripe but not overripe. Beautifully integrated with great tannin and acidity that lingers. Lots of upside, would like to try again in 20 years!
Great showing, ripe but not overripe. Beautifully integrated with great tannin and acidity that lingers. Lots of upside, would like to try again in 20 years!
Mar 6th, 2017