Château Climens
Barsac 1er Cru Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Barsac, Graves, Bordeaux, France
100% Semillon, aged for 22 months in French oak. Medium gold with pronounced youthful aromas of ripe fruits, honey, juicy citrus and floral notes on a rich sweet nose. On the palate flavors of ripe apple, peach, honey and apricot with orange vanilla notes. Rich full-bodied, syrup like, Botrytis at its best. Long finish, vivid acidity, luscious, ok to drink now, but I would wait for some bottle age. Tasting Sample.
100% Semillon, aged for 22 months in French oak. Medium gold with pronounced youthful aromas of ripe fruits, honey, juicy citrus and floral notes on a rich sweet nose. On the palate flavors of ripe apple, peach, honey and apricot with orange vanilla notes. Rich full-bodied, syrup like, Botrytis at its best. Long finish, vivid acidity, luscious, ok to drink now, but I would wait for some bottle age. Tasting Sample.
Jan 6th, 2021
The 2016 Chateau Climens is a head-turning blend made by the talented Bérénice Lurton, who has managed this property since 1992. 100% Semillon, this golden hued wine shows an exotic aromatic display, offering apricot jelly, pineapple upside down cake, butterscotch and shades of toasted hazelnut the all mingle together on the nose. Showing a glorious combination of tension and viscosity, the 2016 Climens shows incredible length and elegance despite its obvious power. Rich lemon creme brulee, vanilla cream, and orange marmalade flavors combine with a bright sense of minerality and a light salinity. The seamless quality of the wine is remarkable. Simply glorious now in its youth, this scintillating new release will have an exceedingly long life in the cellar. Drink 2026-2050- 98
The 2016 Chateau Climens is a head-turning blend made by the talented Bérénice Lurton, who has managed this property since 1992. 100% Semillon, this golden hued wine shows an exotic aromatic display, offering apricot jelly, pineapple upside down cake, butterscotch and shades of toasted hazelnut the all mingle together on the nose. Showing a glorious combination of tension and viscosity, the 2016 Climens shows incredible length and elegance despite its obvious power. Rich lemon creme brulee, vanilla cream, and orange marmalade flavors combine with a bright sense of minerality and a light salinity. The seamless quality of the wine is remarkable. Simply glorious now in its youth, this scintillating new release will have an exceedingly long life in the cellar. Drink 2026-2050- 98
Jan 8th, 2020