Pape Clement Half (Ex Chateau) 1986

With a rich history that spans seven centuries, Château Pape Clément is one of the oldest Grands Crus in the entire Bordeaux region. The first vines were planted in the 13th century by Bertrand de Goth, who went on to become Pope Clement V. Situated in the Pessac-Léognan appellation in Graves, the 36-hectare estate is on a combination of gravel-sand and clay-limestone soils, with a chalky subsoil rich in iron. The 1986 vintage has aged beautifully, offering notes of mulberry, roasted chestnuts, tobacco and autumn leaves. Available here in half-bottles.