Château Pape Clément

Do you know many cities around the world at the heart of the vineyards? In Pessac, just 15 minutes from downtown Bordeaux, Château Pape Clément is a fine example of an urban vineyard, like its renowned neighbor Château Haut-Brion. The estate is named after Pope Clement V, who owned the estate in the 14th century, when he was still known as Bertrand de Goth. Today, it is one of the 40 properties owned worldwide by Bernard Magrez, an influential wine figure in Bordeaux.

Surrounded by a park with centuries-old trees and a Gustave Eiffel-style glass structure, the estate covers 60 hectares in the young Pessac-Léognan appellation, created in 1987. It is one of the 16 Classified Growths of Graves, producing both red and white wines. Above all, it is a beautiful place to visit, open 7 days a week upon reservation.