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Château Pape Clément Cru Classé de Graves 1988 - Lot of 3 magnums - 0
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Château Pape Clément Cru Classé de Graves 1988

Black fruitFood-friendly wineWine for cellaring

12.5%

4.5L

Intensity

A true jewel of the Magrez empire, this Pessac-Léognan is nobility marked by its exceptional concentration, combined with a refined, supple texture.

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Quantity: 3 magnumsObservations: 2 Marked labels, 2 Highly worn labels, 3 Slightly damaged labels, 1 Slightly damaged capsuleLevel: 3 NormalOrigin: private individualRecoverable VAT: noRegion: BordeauxAppellation: Pessac-LéognanClassification: Grave cru classéOwner: Léo Montagne et Bernard Magrez
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Lot presentation

Château Pape Clément Cru Classé de Graves 1988

The wine

Benefitting from a similar micro-climate to its neighbour Haut-Brion, Pape Clément produces highly aromatic, supple and incredibly refined red wines. A substantial proportion of Merlot gives the wines a remarkable silkiness, and makes them accessible for drinking young, although they also have an exceptional capacity to age in great vintages.

About the Producer Château Pape Clément

Pape-Clément's history dates back to the 13th century, when Bertrand de Goth, the archbishop of Bordeaux, received the land as a gift. Elected pope in 1306, he took the name of Clément V and renamed his property Pape Clément, subsequently leaving it to the Bordeaux clergy, who kept the production for their own consumption. After the French Revolution, the property passed through many hands, which seemed to result in a gradual decline. A disastrous hail storm in 1937 almost put an end to production. Fortunately, the vineyard was purchased in 1939 by an agricultural engineer named Paul Montagne, who revived the property, replanting the vines and renovating the winery, before passing the reins on to his son Léo. By 1953 the vintage wines were flourishing again, but from 1975 onwards, a lack of investment led to something of a decline over a period of about ten years. It was then that Bernard Magrez, now an iconic figure in Bordeaux, arrived on the scene as a co-owner and, from 1985 onwards, the wines regained their former quality, assisted by the talents of Michel Rolland the famous consultant oenologist. Rolland introduced plot-by-plot vinification, giving the wines more complexity and refinement as a result of different terroirs and grape varieties being able to express their individual characteristics before blending.

Detailed characteristics

Quantity: 3 magnums

Level: 3 NormalObservations: 2 Marked labels, 2 Highly worn labels, 3 Slightly damaged labels, 1 Slightly damaged capsule

Origin: private individual

Type of cellar: underground, natural cellar

Recoverable VAT: no

Original wooden case / Original case: no

French customs seal: yes

Alcohol percentage: 12.5 %

Region: Bordeaux

Appellation: Pessac-Léognan

Classification: Grave cru classé

Owner: Léo Montagne et Bernard Magrez

Vintage: 1988

Colour: red

Service temperature: 16°

Viticulture: sustainable farming More information....

Size (in ha): 30 hectares

Volume: 80000 bottles

Intensity: classic

Leading aroma: black fruit

Tasting occasion: food-friendly wine

Grape variety: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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iDealwine Price Estimate

Château Pape Clément Cru Classé de Graves 1988

The iDealwine Price Estimate(1) is based on auction results, using the hammer price of lots including the buyer's premium for the sale.
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Current auction price estimate(1)
Château Pape Clément Cru Classé de Graves 1988
100
119
(year's highest)
85
(year's lowest)
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