Chateau Pape Clement, Pessac-Leognan, 2009
History whispers through this wine—the oldest vineyard in Pessac-Léognan, planted in 1300 and blessed by the Pope himself—but what matters is what's in the glass: a warm, opulent 2009 that represents Bordeaux at its most generous. The winemaking here is unusually labor-intensive: hand-harvesting by 200+ workers, hand-destemming, Burgundian punch-downs, and month-long maceration. The result is a 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot blend with remarkable depth. Deep gravel soils (Cabernet in gravel, Merlot in clay) deliver classic Pessac-Léognan structure beneath the vintage's warmth. At fifteen years old, the wine is entering peak drinking but will evolve elegantly for two decades more. Decant one hour before service. Pair with herb-roasted beef, duck confit, or truffle-based dishes.
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History whispers through this wine—the oldest vineyard in Pessac-Léognan, planted in 1300 and blessed by the Pope himself—but what matters is what's in the glass: a warm, opulent 2009 that represents Bordeaux at its most generous. The winemaking here is unusually labor-intensive: hand-harvesting by 200+ workers, hand-destemming, Burgundian punch-downs, and month-long maceration. The result is a 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Merlot blend with remarkable depth. Deep gravel soils (Cabernet in gravel, Merlot in clay) deliver classic Pessac-Léognan structure beneath the vintage's warmth. At fifteen years old, the wine is entering peak drinking but will evolve elegantly for two decades more. Decant one hour before service. Pair with herb-roasted beef, duck confit, or truffle-based dishes.
