Château Pape Clément, a Grand Cru Classé of Graves in the Pessac-Léognan appellation, is one of the oldest wine estates in Bordeaux. With origins dating back to 1252 and linked to Bertrand de Goth, the future Pope Clement V, it has embodied a unique expertise for more than seven centuries.

When Bernard Magrez acquired the estate in the 1980s, he infused it with new energy. Parcel-based vinification, the expertise of Michel Rolland, and major renovations of the vat room and barrel cellar from 2003 onward propelled the Château to the top, crowned by two legendary 100/100 ratings from Robert Parker in 2009 and 2010.

This pursuit of excellence is now paired with a strong commitment to biodiversity and the environment: HVE, ISO 14001, Terra Vitis, SME certifications, and the Bee Friendly label. In 2013, the Château created its Scientific Research Center, dedicated to innovation in response to climate challenges and already responsible for more than forty R&D projects. A true experimentation laboratory, it also enables numerous startups from the Bernard Magrez incubator to test their innovations.

Combining tradition and innovation, the Château also asserts its cultural dimension. As an artistic patron, it displays numerous works throughout the estate and supports music through four instruments classified as “World Treasures,” entrusted to the Château Pape Clément Quartet.

The Extraordinary Gardens, designed in part by Louis Benech, are home to more than 600 rare plant species and form a true landscape jewel. The Château also offers exceptional wine tourism experiences, welcoming visitors from around the world each year, and its boutique “Les Clés du Vin” offers nearly 300 wine references, available for on-site purchase or delivery.

Regularly awarded Tripadvisor’s Traveler’s Choice and ranked among the Top 30 of the World’s Best Vineyards, Château Pape Clément continues to promote the art of wine and uphold excellence.

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