Château Pavie, Saint-Emilion, FR, 2021 (Gérard Perse) (MAGNUM OWC)

Château Pape Clément 2021 is a powerful yet beautifully refined Pessac-Léognan, offering layers of cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, graphite, tobacco, espresso, and smoky oak with remarkable depth and precision. Richly textured yet balanced by vibrant freshness, the wine showcases silky tannins, mineral complexity, and the signature elegance that defines this historic estate.

One of the standout wines of the 2021 Bordeaux vintage, Pape Clément received exceptional critical acclaim:

• James Suckling: 96–97 pts
• Wine Advocate: 94–96 pts
• Vinous (Antonio Galloni): 94–96 pts
• Decanter: 95 pts
• Jeb Dunnuck: 95–97 pts

Critics praised its aromatic intensity, polished structure, and seamless integration of fruit, oak, and minerality. Despite the vintage’s challenges, Château Pape Clément 2021 emerged as a sophisticated and age-worthy Bordeaux with both immediate appeal and decades of cellar potential.