Why is the château called Pape Clément?

The estate was given in the 14th century to Bertrand de Goth, the future Pope Clement V, who developed the vineyard before leaving it to the archbishopric of Bordeaux.

Is the current building medieval?

No, the château seen today was built in 1861 by Jean-Baptiste Clerc, long after the time of Pope Clement V.

Is Château Pape Clément only about wine?

Available sources describe it mainly as a working vineyard estate, centred on the vines and winemaking.

Which appellation does the estate belong to?

It belongs to the pessac-léognan appellation and was included in the 1959 classification of Graves wines.

Château Pape Clément

Pape Clément Castle

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Château Pape Clément stands in Pessac (Gironde), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Château Pape Clément is a wine estate within the pessac-léognan appellation, located in Pessac on the edge of Bordeaux. Its name recalls Pope Clement V, who owned the vineyard in the 14th century, though the building seen today dates from the 19th century. A visit here centres on the vineyard and cellars rather than on historic architecture.

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What to know

The estate lies within the Bordeaux urban area, in Pessac, with easy road access.
The present château was built in 1861, making it a relatively recent building despite its medieval-sounding name.
The property remains a working vineyard, classified among the Graves wines.
A visit focuses mainly on the vineyard and winemaking facilities rather than on a historic interior.

Where this château is

Pessac · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Pessac, Gironde

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Why is the château called Pape Clément?: The estate was given in the 14th century to Bertrand de Goth, the future Pope Clement V, who developed the vineyard before leaving it to the archbishopric of Bordeaux.
Is the current building medieval?: No, the château seen today was built in 1861 by Jean-Baptiste Clerc, long after the time of Pope Clement V.
Is Château Pape Clément only about wine?: Available sources describe it mainly as a working vineyard estate, centred on the vines and winemaking.
Which appellation does the estate belong to?: It belongs to the pessac-léognan appellation and was included in the 1959 classification of Graves wines.