2019 Chateau Pape Clement Pessac-Leognan

"It’s One of the Gems of the Vintage and Has Some Accessibility Today Given Its Purity and Balance" ~98 Jeb Dunnuck "The 2019 Pape Clément Is Just as Impressive as It Was en Primeur" ~97 Vinous "This is a Powerful, Dramatic Pessac" ~94 Robert Parker Grand Cru Classé de Graves from Oldest Château in the Region Free Shipping in 6 or more bottles About the Wine Welcome to the oldest wine estate in Pessac with more than 700 released vintages! Château Pape Clement has a very long story to tell, the first vintage released was in 1252 and the estate has produced wine every year since. Previously the Château was called Domaine de la Mothe and acquired the name of Pape Clement thanks to its second owner, Gaillard de Goth brother of Bertrand de Goth who in 1305 was named Pope, Pope Clement V. Gaillar inherited the estate from his brother Bertrand and he, in turn, renamed the castle as we now know it. The renowned Château passed through the hands of different owners, each of whom contribut