Bernard de Got was a winegrower before to becoming Pope Clément V. In 14th century, he has inheritated a small vineyard in Pessac. He was condemned for being opposed to the “Ordre des Templiers”. But previously, he had left his property to the archdiocese of Bordeaux, who has made every effort to keep the spirit of Pope Clement V alive. Therefore, the vineyards of Pape-Clement became a model, with specificity: the harvests always were the first of all in Gironde.
In 18th century, the vineyards of Pape-Clement featured among the first Classified Graves Growths.
During the French Revolution, the properties of the archdiocese were confiscated and put up for. Thus, in 1791, Charles Peixotto purchased the estate. Several owners succeeded, of whom Jean-Baptiste Clerc. He had the chateau built, which has been modified many times. When the Cinto family was owner, the vineyard of Pape-Clement was ravaged by a terrible storm in 1937. It was a real disaster! Because the chateau already was weakened by the Great Depression of 1929 and several poor years.
In 1939, the estate was purchased by Paul Montagne. He saved the property and reformed the vineyards. In 1959, the chateau was classified as a Graves Growth. The château Pape-Clement peaks thanks to Paul’s son, Leo and Bernard Magrez.
Hide text...
