One of the oldest estates in Bordeaux, Château Pape Clément traces its origins to the 13th century and is owned by Bernard Magrez. The 2022 vintage, a blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, is considered one of the finest modern releases from the estate, combining power, richness, and remarkable precision.
Professional Ratings
| Critic |
Rating |
| Jeb Dunnuck |
98 Points |
| James Suckling |
97 Points |
| Vinous (Antonio Galloni) |
97 Points |
| Decanter |
94 Points |
| Wine Advocate |
94 Points |
| Wine Spectator |
94 Points |
Tasting Profile
Aromatics
- Black raspberry and cassis
- Blackberry preserves
- Violet
- Graphite
- Tobacco leaf
- Espresso and dark chocolate
Palate
- Full-bodied and richly textured
- Seamless layers of dark fruit
- Remarkably polished tannins
- Concentrated yet balanced
- Exceptional purity and precision
Finish
- Long and luxurious
- Lingering graphite, spice, and floral notes
- Built for long-term cellaring
Critics consistently praised the wine's balance, concentration, and elegance, with Jeb Dunnuck highlighting its seamless texture and world-class tannin quality.
Sommelier Presentation Note
2022 Château Pape Clément, Pessac-Léognan
A profound Bordeaux from the exceptional 2022 vintage, offering aromas of cassis, blackberry, violet, graphite, and tobacco. Richly concentrated yet impeccably refined, the palate delivers layers of dark fruit, polished tannins, and remarkable precision, culminating in a long, seamless finish.
Wine Enthusiast - 95 Points
94-96 Barrel sample. While Sauvignon Blanc is in the majority in this blend, there is an important place for Sémillon and Muscadelle. Wood aging will give the wine extra richness as it ages. — Roger Voss
Jeb Dunnuck - 98 Points
"Black raspberries, cassis, graphite, scorched earth, and violet notes are just some of the nuances in the 2022 Château Pape Clément, a gorgeously textured, layered, seamless 2022. It's flawlessly balanced, has a class of tannins that's second to none, is full-bodied, has terrific concentration, and has a gorgeous finish. This classic, seamless, elegant, sensational layered, multi-dimensional Pessac will have 40 years of prime drinking."
