Clementin Du Pape Clement White 75cl

Clémentin du Pape Clément Blanc is a white wine from the Pessac-Léognan appellation, made primarily from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, offering elegance, finesse, and aging potential.

General information
Producer: Château Pape Clément SA
Origin: Bordeaux, France
Appellation: Pessac-Léognan AOC/AOP
Format: 75 cl
Color: White
Alcohol content: 13% 

Recent vintages available: 2019, 2020, 2022 

Vineyard and terroir
Grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc 75%, Sémillon 20%, Muscadelle 5% for the 2019 vintage 

Other vintages may vary slightly (e.g. 2022: 95% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Sémillon) 

Vineyard plot: 2.5 ha vineyard, gravelly and clay-limestone soils with iron-rich limestone subsoil 

Viticulture: Sustainable farming, leaf thinning and cluster thinning, hand-harvested in the morning to preserve the integrity of the berries 

Vinification and aging
Harvest and pressing: Hand-harvested, hand-destemmed and pressed. The must is transferred by gravity 

Fermentation: Entirely in French oak barrels, also in cement eggs in some years, 70 to 100% new barrels, batonnage to resuspend the lees.
Aging: On fine lees for 10 to 12 months, at low temperature, with natural clarification 

Bottling: Without physical or chemical treatment 

Organoleptic characteristics
Appearance: Pale yellow, bright 

Nose: Aromas of tropical fruits (passion fruit, mango), citrus fruits, white flowers, jasmine, sweet spices and a hint of smoke 

Palate: Fresh and delicious, long finish, with balance between tonicity and concentration 

Food and wine pairings: Oysters, shellfish, crustaceans, fish (grilled or in sauce), white meats, soft or hard cheeses, exotic cuisine, fruit desserts 

Aging and service
Ideal serving temperature: 7-8°C 

Aging potential: Age-worthy wine, particularly in great vintages, for up to 10 years 

Particularities and recognition
Status: Second wine of Château Pape Clément, made with the same care as the grand vin.

Style: Elegant, fine, complex and aromatically expressive wine. Critics praise this wine for its precision, balance and aging potential 

Historical name: Evokes Pope Clement V, former Archbishop of Bordeaux who became pope in 1305, a symbol of the estate's prestige 

This technical sheet provides a complete overview of the profile of the Clémentin du Pape Clément Blanc 75 cl, its careful vinification and its positioning as a prestigious second wine in the Pessac-Léognan appellation.