Château PAPE CLÉMENT
Grand cru classé

For 40 years, Pape-Clément has undoubtedly been one of the greatest classified growths on the left bank (alongside Léoville, Pichon, etc.). With the characteristic pine resin aromas of Graves, Pape-Clément combines the power of its terroir, comparable to that of the greatest Pauillacs. This natural power allows it to easily overcome “small” vintages (such as 2021) and to outperform much more expensive wines in the greatest vintages. 

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Terre de Vins : 96-98/100 Coup de ♥ "Pape Clement brilliantly reaffirms its signature style. The wine has gained in precision and the fruit is very distinct, even in its youth. On the palate, it immediately reveals an extraction process that has been perfectly conceived and tailored to the vintage: supple tannins, with a slight grip, yet without any harshness, intriguing and well-integrated. The Merlots are aged in large oak casks to preserve the fruit and roundness, whilst the Cabernets are aged in barrels to develop structure. These techniques have been skilfully employed. The result is a full-bodied wine with a fine structure, yet supple and velvety, with intact, luscious fruit. The peppermint finish adds a touch of freshness.”

Bettane+Desseauve : 96/100 “With great aromatic finesse, characterised by subtle fruit notes, as well as hints of fresh flowers, tobacco, violet and the smoky character typical of the vintage. Dense and full-bodied on the palate, with refined tannins and a fresh, lively and well-balanced finish.”

Vinous (A. Galloni) : 95-97/100 "The 2025 Pape Clément is magnificent. The aromatics alone are captivating. Strong floral and savory notes soar from the glass. Lavender, rose petal, sage, mint and mocha lead into a core of wonderfully vibrant red/purplish fruit. Medium in body and deep, Pape Clément is positively stellar in 2025. The Cabernets and Petit Verdot add tons of aromatic presence. "

Vinous (N. Martin) : 93-95/100 "It has quite an opulent bouquet, with luxuriant black cherries, blueberry and blood orange scents, a touch of peppermint emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied and delivers quite a grip on the entry, with layered black fruit, quite compact on the mid-palate, a little hard-edged on the finish, though that should soften during the barrel maturation. Quite dense on the finish, this is an impressive Pape Clément but it needs to foment more charm by the time of bottling."