Château Pape Clément

One of the oldest vineyards in Bordeaux - Grand Cru Classé de Graves

Wines from Château Pape Clément: buy at the best price

Château Pape Clément, one of the oldest Grand Crus of Bordeaux, is an exceptional estate located in the heart of the Pessac-Léognan appellation. With a rich history dating back to the 13th century and a truly unique terroir, this estate combines tradition and innovation to produce wines of incomparable quality. Whether its powerful and refined reds or its elegant and mineral whites, Château Pape Clément captivates with its unique expertise and its deep roots in the viticultural history of Bordeaux.

Read more
See more
Filters

Price

€80.00 - €380.00

Parker WA rating

86 - 100

Burghound rating

No options available for this group

Revue du Vin de France rating

No options available for this group

Bettane & Desseauve rating

15 - 19

Prices drop

Download this list
There are 26 products.
Download this list
  • Name, A to Z
  • Name, Z to A
  • Price, low to high
  • Price, high to low
  • By quantity
  • By newest arrivals
Pape Clément 2001 OWC
Les Mieux Notés
12 in stock
95447
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
95/100
90/100
17/20
18/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 2001 OWC

€150.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€125.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1968
Last one !
1 in stock
110236
Red
75cl
Damaged
Very high shoulder
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1968

€320.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€266.67 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1968
2 in stock
110235
Red
75cl
Damaged
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1968

€320.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€266.67 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1976
Last one !
1 in stock
111835
Red
75cl
Very high shoulder
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1976

€192.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€160.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1976 -10% DISCOUNT !
-10%
2 in stock
111836
Red
75cl
High shoulder
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1976 -10% DISCOUNT !

€172.80 inc-VAT per bottle €192.00 inc-VAT -10%
€144.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1993 OWC
3 in stock
113727
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
86/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1993

€90.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€75.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1994
Last one !
1 in stock
113729
Red
75cl
86/100
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1994

€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1994 -10% DISCOUNT !
-10%
3 in stock
113730
Red
75cl
Damaged
86/100
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1994 -10% DISCOUNT !

€86.40 inc-VAT per bottle €96.00 inc-VAT -10%
€72.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1999
4 in stock
122304
Red
75cl
Top shoulder
91/100
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1999

€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€85.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1985
Last one !
1 in stock
123544
Red
75cl
Slightly damaged
Top shoulder
87/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1985

€168.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€140.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1985
23 in stock
123712
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
Very high shoulder
87/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1985

€156.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€130.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1985 - DISCOUNT -10% !
-10%
Last one !
1 in stock
123713
Red
75cl
Slightly damaged
High shoulder
87/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1985 - DISCOUNT -10% !

€140.40 inc-VAT per bottle €156.00 inc-VAT -10%
€117.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 2008
12 in stock
124488
Red
75cl
Original wood case - Sold by 12
95/100
90/100
18.5/20
18/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 2008

€90.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€75.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1989
Last one !
1 in stock
129373
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
94/100
90/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1989

€186.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€155.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1992
3 in stock
129374
Red
75cl
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1992

€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 2011 Magnum
2 in stock
130093
Red
150cl
Original wood case - Sold by 3
96/100
93/100
17/20
18/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 2011 Magnum

€216.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€180.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 2014 Double Magnum 3L
Last one !
1 in stock
130094
Red
300cl
Original wood case - Sold by 1
94/100
93/100
17/20
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 2014 Double Magnum 3L

€360.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€300.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 2001
Last one !
1 in stock
130528
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
95/100
90/100
17/20
18/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 2001

€150.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€125.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 2000 White
Last one !
1 in stock
131266
White
75cl
96/100
18/20
17.5/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 2020 White

€132.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€110.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 2005
2 in stock
131388
Red
75cl
99/100
96/100
17.5/20
18/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 2005

€204.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€170.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1998
6 in stock
131602
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
93/100
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1998

€132.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€110.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1995
2 in stock
133220
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
89/100
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1995

€108.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€90.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1992
10 in stock
133488
Red
75cl
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1992

€96.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€80.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1992 Magnum
3 in stock
133490
Red
150cl
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1992 Magnum

€192.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€160.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1992 Magnum - 5% DISCOUNT !
-5%
2 in stock
133489
Red
150cl
Fill level slightly low
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1992 Magnum - 5% DISCOUNT !

€182.40 inc-VAT per bottle €192.00 inc-VAT -5%
€152.00 ex-VAT
Pape Clément 1965
Last one !
1 in stock
133633
Red
75cl
Very Damaged
Very high shoulder
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Pape Clément 1965

€330.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€275.00 ex-VAT
TOP producer from Bordeaux
Frequently asked questions about Château Pape Clément

Château Pape Clément boasts an exceptional history dating back to the 14th century, when the estate belonged to Bertrand de Got, the future Pope Clement V, from whom it takes its iconic name. Classified as a Cru Classé de Graves, it is situated on Günzian gravel soils particularly well suited to the cultivation of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This combination of historical heritage, exceptional terroir and winemaking expertise perpetuated over centuries gives it a privileged place among the great Bordeaux appellations.

Château Pape Clément is a wine built for ageing. Great vintages such as 1961, 1975, 1982, 1989, 1990 and 2000 perfectly illustrate its ability to improve over the years, developing complex tertiary aromas of undergrowth, leather and truffle. As a general rule, it is advisable to wait at least 8 to 12 years before opening a bottle from the most powerful vintages, in order to fully appreciate its ageing potential.

The vineyard of Château Pape Clément is located in Pessac, in the very heart of the Bordeaux urban area, making it one of the wine estates closest to the city of Bordeaux. Its terroir consists of deep layers of Garonne gravel, warmed by the sun and offering excellent natural drainage. This particular geology, combined with a favourable microclimate, yields grapes of exceptional phenolic maturity, characteristic of the wines of Pessac-Léognan.

Château Pape Clément rouge is distinguished by its elegant aromatic profile, combining notes of ripe dark fruits, graphite, tobacco and gentle spices. On the palate, it offers a silky tannic structure, beautiful freshness and a long, persistent finish. Produced primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, it expresses with great finesse the typicity of the Pessac-Léognan terroir, combining power and refinement in a resolutely classic, Bordeaux-inspired style.

While Château Pape Clément rouge is the more celebrated of the two, the white is a truly confidential gem, produced in very limited quantities. Crafted from Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc, it reveals an ample and rich style, with aromas of citrus, white flowers and a well-integrated touch of oak. The red, for its part, focuses on depth and tannic complexity. Both wines share the same exacting winemaking standards, yet are suited to different tasting occasions.

To bring out the best in Château Pape Clément rouge, it is recommended to serve it between 16 and 18 °C, after decanting for one to two hours for younger vintages. It pairs wonderfully with grilled red meats, herb-roasted milk-fed lamb, or aged hard cheeses. Château Pape Clément blanc, for its part, will be ideal at 12–13 °C alongside scallops, lobster, or pan-seared foie gras.

History of Château Pape Clément

Château Pape Clément takes its name from its most famous owner, Bertrand de Goth, who became Pope Clement V in 1305. This estate has a long and fascinating history that begins in 1252, with the first recorded harvest on these lands, then known as the Domaine de la Mothe. Bertrand de Goth acquired the property in 1299, at the time when he was Archbishop of Bordeaux. After his election as pope, he developed the art of viticulture, both in Bordeaux and in the Rhône Valley.

In 1309, Clement V ceded the estate to the Archbishopric of Bordeaux, and the vineyard remained under its administration for nearly five centuries. It was only at the French Revolution that the property was put up for auction. The modern history of the estate begins in 1939 with its purchase by Paul Montagne, who, despite the damage caused by a hailstorm in 1937, set out to revive the vineyard. This work was rewarded in 1959 with the classification of Château Pape Clément as Grand Cru Classé de Graves.

In the 1980s, Bernard Magrez, a visionary entrepreneur, took over the reins of the estate. He introduced modern techniques and rigorous plot-by-plot monitoring, allowing Pape Clément to regain its worldwide renown. Under his direction, the estate earned prestigious distinctions, such as scores of 100/100 awarded by the renowned critic Robert Parker for the white wine (2009) and red wine (2010) vintages.

The 2010 red vintage and the 2009 white vintage of Château Pape Clément achieved the perfect score of 100/100 from Robert Parker. The 2005 and 2009 red vintages received 99/100, while the 2006 white was rated 98/100, confirming the excellence of this estate in both reds and whites.

Terroirs and Vines of Château Pape Clément

The vineyard of Château Pape Clément extends over 60 hectares within the Pessac-Léognan appellation, in the Graves wine region. This exceptional terroir rests on the oldest of the alluvial terraces, known as the "nappe des graves pyrénéennes", covered by a thin layer of Garonne gravels deposited approximately 1.5 million years ago. This diverse soil allows for optimal expression of the grape varieties cultivated on the estate.

The 53 hectares dedicated to red grape varieties consist of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. This vineyard is carefully cultivated to express the full potential of the terroir, with a planting density of up to 9,000 vines per hectare. The vines, averaging 30 years of age, receive meticulous care, including manual destemming, Guyot-Poussard pruning, and even the use of animals for traction.

The 7 hectares of white vines are planted with Sémillon (48.5%), Sauvignon Blanc (44.5%), Sauvignon Gris (5.5%) and Muscadelle (1.5%). These grape varieties thrive thanks to the diversity of the soils and the slightly cooler climate, yielding white wines of great finesse and remarkable elegance.

Winemaking at Château Pape Clément

Winemaking at Château Pape Clément relies on a unique combination of ancestral practices and modern technologies, all aimed at achieving excellence. The process begins with manual harvesting in small crates, with an initial sorting in the vineyard. Particular care is given to manual destemming, where approximately 5% of the finest clusters are meticulously separated from their stems without damaging the berries. These grapes are then sorted by hand before being sent to the winery.

For red wines, fermentation takes place in temperature-controlled wooden vats. Each plot is vinified separately, which preserves the specificity of the terroir. Malolactic fermentation takes place in French oak barrels, 65% of which are new, and aging lasts between 18 and 20 months.

For white wines, the grapes are also fermented as whole clusters in 100% new French oak barrels, without malolactic fermentation. The aging on lees, which lasts 12 months, develops the full aromatic complexity of the white wine, while preserving remarkable freshness and minerality.

Innovation is also at the heart of the estate's practices. Since 2014, a drone has been used to monitor the plots with unparalleled precision, and other technologies such as the Green-Seeker and tractor auto-guidance have been integrated to improve vineyard management.

The Cuvées of Château Pape Clément

Château Pape Clément produces wines of great renown, both in red and white. 

Château Pape Clément Rouge - Grand Cru Classé de Graves

The Grand Cru Classé de Graves, Château Pape Clément Rouge, is a powerful and refined wine marked by great aromatic complexity. Crafted from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, this wine is distinguished by its aromas of dark fruits, leather and smoky wood. Its tannic structure is dense yet elegant, and its aging potential is exceptional. It is aged for 18 months in oak barrels, 70% of which are new.

Le Clémentin du Pape Clément Rouge

The estate's second wine, Le Clémentin du Pape Clément, is crafted with the same care as the fine wine, but is designed to be enjoyed younger. Aged for 12 months with a proportion of 30% new barrels, it offers fruity aromas and a more approachable texture, while retaining the finesse and richness of the terroir.

Château Pape Clément Blanc

This rare and exclusive white wine, produced in small quantities (fewer than 10,000 bottles per year), is a true gem of the Pessac-Léognan appellation. Vinified in Burgundy barrels, it is distinguished by its exotic aromas tinged with musk, its round and rich texture, and its elegant finish. The balance between freshness and minerality makes this white one of the finest white wines of Bordeaux.

Le Clémentin du Pape Clément Blanc

As with the red, Le Clémentin Blanc is a second wine intended for earlier consumption. Its precise vinification and partial aging in oval concrete vats give it a delicate texture and great aromatic finesse.

The vintages of Graves and Pessac-Léognan, two appellations of Bordeaux, stand out for their consistent quality. The years 1975, 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989 and 1990 are particularly appreciated for their finesse and balance. The vintages 1998, 2000, 2005, 2008, 2009 and 2010 are also remarkable for their structure and aging potential. More recently, the vintages 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 confirm the continuation of this excellence, with wines offering both elegance and longevity.

Explore the full range of Grands Crus Classés de Graves, an appellation renowned for the diversity and quality of its wines. At the top of the list, the Premier Grand Cru Classé of 1855, Château Haut-Brion from Pessac-Léognan, is a historic reference. For red and white wines, estates such as Château Bouscaut, Château Carbonnieux, Château Malartic-Lagravière, Château Olivier, Château Latour-Martillac and the Domaine de Chevalier offer interesting cuvées. On the red side, you will discover the wines of Château Fieuzal, Château Haut-Bailly, Château Latour Haut-Brion, Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Château Pape-Clément and Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte. White wine lovers can turn to the productions of Château Couhins, Château Couhins Lurton and Château Laville Haut-Brion. These estates offer you a wide range of wines to discover at the heart of the Graves region.

Château Pape Clément embodies viticultural excellence across the centuries, combining tradition and modernity to produce wines of exceptional quality. Whether through its powerful and complex reds or its elegant and refined whites, this historic estate continues to captivate lovers of great wines from around the world. Thanks to Bernard Magrez's commitment and the constant innovations put in place, Château Pape Clément remains an essential reference in the Bordeaux wine landscape.

WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US

5 good reasons to buy wines on V&M

...

EXPRESS DELIVERY

In a secure polystyrene packaging

...

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING

Find out more about VAT-EX sale for outside EU deliveries

...

COLLECTION NEAR PARIS & VAT REFUND FOR TOURISTS

Free collection in our warehouse near central Paris (92)

...