Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Pape-Clement
Label Name:
 
Pessac Leognan
Vintage:
 
1961
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pessac-Léognan (Graves), Bordeaux
Volume:
 
1500ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Method:
 
Traditional Bordeaux vinification: destemmed grapes, alcoholic fermentation in vats, malolactic conversion, blended and aged in French oak barrels before extended bottle aging.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Mature, elegant nose of blackcurrant, truffle, tobacco, leather and cedar; palate shows dried black fruit, earthy minerality, spice and tobacco, with silky texture and a very long, saline finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast lamb, beef entrecôte, game, mushroom risotto; Peking duck, soy-braised beef, braised short rib, aged cheeses (Comté, Manchego).
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Pape Clément is one of Bordeaux's oldest estates, classified Cru Classé de Graves (1959). Revitalized mid-20th century under Paul Montagne; later managed within the Bernard Magrez era.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 92 points (tasted 1997); John Gilman 95+ (2012); frequently offered in auctions (Christie’s, Idealwine) with high collector interest