Le Clementin du Pape Clement Rouge

In the glass

Aroma: red plum, cherry, fresh herbs, vanilla, cedar

Palate: ripe cherry, currant, soft spice, gentle tannin, round finish

The second red wine of Pape Clement since 1986. Merlot-dominant for approachability; round red cherry and currant fruit with cedar and soft spice notes. Designed for earlier drinking than the grand vin while reflecting the same Pessac terroir.

What it pairs with

• Steak frites
  Medium body and cherry fruit are classic bistro partners for simply cooked steak; tannins and acidity cut through the fat.
• Grilled sausages with lentils
  Earthiness of lentils and savory pork resonate with the wine's soft tannin and herbal notes.
• Roast chicken with vegetables
  Medium-bodied red at a comfortable temperature for everyday chicken; balanced fruit won't dominate the dish.

How to serve Le Clementin du Pape Clement Rouge

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening. The bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
4. Pair with. Steak frites, Grilled sausages with lentils, Roast chicken with vegetables. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Le Clementin du Pape Clement was created in 1986 as the second wine of the estate, intended to offer the pleasure of Pape Clement's Pessac-Leognan terroir in an approachable, earlier-drinking style. The name acknowledges Pope Clement V, the estate's historical patron. It is sold at a price point accessible to everyday drinkers while sharing the same estate management and care.

1. 1986: Le Clementin introduced as the second wine of Chateau Pape Clement

Facts

Producer

Chateau Pape Clement · visiting guide

Grapes

Merlot (75%), Cabernet Sauvignon (20%), Petit Verdot (3%), Cabernet Franc (2%)

Classification

Pessac-Leognan AOC

Oak

Approximately 30-40% new French oak; 12-14 months

ABV

13.5%

Price

EUR 25-40 at retail

Drinking window

3-10 from vintage

First vintage

1986

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