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The wine
- Colour
- Dolce
- Alcohol
- 14.0% vol
Critics' scores
- Robert Parker / Wine Advocate 99+
Tasted twice at UGC tastings, it was actually under blind conditions that the Climens 2007 re-confirmed its status as the best Sauternes of the vintage. It retains an ethereal bouquet of honey, white peach, apricot and orange-blossom with ethereal purity and joie de vivre. The palate is medium-bodied with exquisite balance and essence of mineralite. It balances on tiptoe with perfect acidity that effortlessly counterpoises those layers of rich honeyed fruit; the finish taut, vibrant and with a sense of place. This is outstanding in every way. Perfect? I would not bet against it deserving that loaded adjective one day in the future. Drink 2015-2050.
- René Gabriel 18
Recht dunkles Gelb mit erstem Goldschimmer, brillant. Dichtes Bouquet nach Reineclauden und Mirabellen duftend, helle Honignoten, dezenter Butterschimmer der sich mit der feinen Botrytis vermischt. Im Gaumen füllig, cremig, viel Saft, weiche Textur, wirkt im Moment verhalten und zeigt auf, dass man auf einen grossen Sauternes, pardon Barsac immer mindestens 10 Jahre warten soll. Also nicht berühren. warten (2015 - 2060)
The producer: Château Climens
Known as the “Lord of Barsac”, Château Climens produces one of Bordeaux’s greatest sweet wines. Ranked as a First Growth since the 1855 Classification, Climens in the leading property in the Barsac commune. With an exclusive limited production, the estate is outclassed only by the abundant production of Château d’Yquem. The Lurton family has owned the property since 1971, today, Bérénice Lurton devotes all of her energy to crafting magical wines, vintage after vintage. Situated at the southern edge of the appellation, the limestone terroir lies on the highest point in Barsac, averaging in around 20 meters above-sea-level. The 31-hectare vineyard is planted to one single grape variety, Sémillon. This gives the wines outstanding aromatic complexity and freshness, despite the absence of Sauvignon Blanc. The top-wine, Climens, is a weightless pure Sémillon, perfectly balanced by its irreverence and grace making it one of the finest examples of Sauternes.