| Classification | Crus Classés: Classification of Graves Wines 1959 |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Pessac Leognan |
| Owned By | Bernard Magrez |
| Operated By | Bernard Magrez and Michel Rolland |
| Annual production | 7,000 cases |
| Typical blend | Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 40% |
| Status | Investment-grade |
| Second Wine | Le Clémentin du Pape Clément and Le Prelat du Pape Clément |
| About | Chateau Pape Clément is one of Bordeaux’s oldest Grands Crus, originally owned in the 13th Century, by Bertrand de Got, the Archbishop of Bordeaux, who became Pope Clement V in 1305, for whom the chateau was then named.Pape Clément has seen its quality advance dramatically in the last two decades, since the acquisition of the estate by Bernard Magrez who brought in specialist wine consultant Michel Rolland in 1993. The real turning point was reached with the 1998 vintage, since when scores have remained consistently high. The 2010 vintage achieved the perfect 100 point Parker score and firmly established wine investor focus on Chateau Pape Clément. |
| Vintage | Critic | Score | First Liv-ex Price Listed (£) | Highest Price Listed (£) | Lowest Price Listed (£) | Drinking window |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | J Suckling | 93 – 94 | 430 | 630 | 426 | – |
| 2013 | R Parker | 89 – 92 | 540 | 560 | 391 | 2014 – 2029 |
| 2012 | R Parker | 97 | 518 | 763 | 437 | 2024 – 2040 |
| 2011 | R Parker | 96 | 552 | 705 | 450 | – |
| 2010 | R Parker | 100 | 986 | 1,800 | 806 | 2013 – 2053 |
| 2009 | R Parker | 95 | 1040 | 1,475 | 736 | 2017 – 2047 |
| 2008 | R Parker | 95 | 758 | 882 | 536 | 2011 – 2026 |
| 2007 | R Parker | 92 | 720 | 976 | 527 | – |
| 2006 | R Parker | 95- | 725 | 880 | 620 | 2012 – 2030 |
| 2005 | R Parker | 99 | 925 | 1,560 | 890 | 2015 – 2040 |
Source: Liv-ex – Market price at 12.12.17
| Denotes wines inside drinking window. |
The Liv-ex Market Price: The prices quoted above are the Liv-ex published Market Price at the date noted. This is based on the cheapest 6 and 12-pack prices advertised by leading merchants in the EU.
