Château Pape Clément

Château Pape Clément is a large estate near Bordeaux with historic stone buildings, formal gardens, and vineyards that reflect centuries of wine cultivation. The property covers about 30 hectares and produces both red wine primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, and white wine from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.

The vineyard was established in the 14th century when Archbishop Bertrand de Goth received the land and planted vines, making it one of Bordeaux's oldest. After the French Revolution, it passed to private owners and later recovered from major storms and war damage before being restored in modern times.

The estate takes its name from Bertrand de Goth, an archbishop who later became Pope Clement V and received the vineyard as a gift. Visitors can walk through the carefully maintained gardens today and see how the site remains connected to this papal past through its design and layout.

Visitors can explore the grounds independently or join guided tours lasting about an hour and a half that include tastings of three different wines. The gardens can be explored at your own pace using a multimedia guide accessible on a smartphone, allowing flexible exploration.

Bernard Magrez purchased the estate in the 1980s as his first wine investment and has since acquired several other major vineyards in France and internationally. His personal symbol is a set of keys representing discovery, knowledge, and emotion, reflecting his philosophy that understanding the land is central to producing quality wine.