Château Climens
Sauternes-Barsac Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Barsac, Graves, Bordeaux, France
The 1988 Climens has a focused bouquet with lovely orange pith, quince, wet wool and showing a very light sea spray influence. The palate is well balanced with fine delineation, not quite as deep as the 1989. A more feminine and elegant Climens with a poised and quite persistent finish that just fades a little. Very fine. Tasted at the Climens vertical at the château in April 2022. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2022)
The 1988 Climens has a focused bouquet with lovely orange pith, quince, wet wool and showing a very light sea spray influence. The palate is well balanced with fine delineation, not quite as deep as the 1989. A more feminine and elegant Climens with a poised and quite persistent finish that just fades a little. Very fine. Tasted at the Climens vertical at the château in April 2022. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2022)
One of the best aged sauternes I’ve had in a long time! Candied Orange marmalade, chanterelle, honeycomb. Delicious.
One of the best aged sauternes I’ve had in a long time! Candied Orange marmalade, chanterelle, honeycomb. Delicious.
Nov 30th, 2021
Dark gold color. Great nose. Notes of apricot, brown sugar, stones, some spice and some crème brulee. Smooth in the mouth, nice texture with great power. A suitable finish to a great evening of wine and food. (Bday 12 of 12)
Dark gold color. Great nose. Notes of apricot, brown sugar, stones, some spice and some crème brulee. Smooth in the mouth, nice texture with great power. A suitable finish to a great evening of wine and food. (Bday 12 of 12)
Aug 1st, 2021
The Somm thought this more concentrated than d’Yquem. I thought it was a touch oxidised but it did have notes of Saffron, honey and candied Apricots. Also detected some oxidative sherry notes
The Somm thought this more concentrated than d’Yquem. I thought it was a touch oxidised but it did have notes of Saffron, honey and candied Apricots. Also detected some oxidative sherry notes
Aug 20th, 2018
On the nose; marmalade, apricots, peach, white peach, dry pineapple, orange peel, candied lemon, toffee, brandy butter, nuts, brown sugar, molasses, honey, sweet minerals, sea spray and yellow lilies. The palate matches the nose but add spiced cinnamon. The mouthfeel is thick, super rich and luscious. Delicate minerality. The acidity rains on the palate and the finish is endless. My 2nd favorite Sauternes after Chateau d'Yquem. I component tasted at this Chateau in 2014. Not just the grapes varietals separately but also when those grapes were picked. They might make 12 or more passes through the vineyards to make sure they only take fruit at it's peak ripeness. After you do this, you'll never taste Sauternes the same way. I find myself mentally picking it apart and putting back together as it swirls on my palate.
On the nose; marmalade, apricots, peach, white peach, dry pineapple, orange peel, candied lemon, toffee, brandy butter, nuts, brown sugar, molasses, honey, sweet minerals, sea spray and yellow lilies. The palate matches the nose but add spiced cinnamon. The mouthfeel is thick, super rich and luscious. Delicate minerality. The acidity rains on the palate and the finish is endless. My 2nd favorite Sauternes after Chateau d'Yquem. I component tasted at this Chateau in 2014. Not just the grapes varietals separately but also when those grapes were picked. They might make 12 or more passes through the vineyards to make sure they only take fruit at it's peak ripeness. After you do this, you'll never taste Sauternes the same way. I find myself mentally picking it apart and putting back together as it swirls on my palate.
1 person found it helpfulAug 26th, 2017
Perfectly not cloyingly sweet. In a good place.
Perfectly not cloyingly sweet. In a good place.
Apr 20th, 2017
Great friends and good wine! This wine still has a ton of life in it. WS #4 wine of the year for 2016 for the 2013 vintage.
Great friends and good wine! This wine still has a ton of life in it. WS #4 wine of the year for 2016 for the 2013 vintage.
Dec 31st, 2016
How do you put a number on a wine like this? I miss the old smiley face rating. This would be a big smile. Tasty, gorgeous, fascinating Sauternes. Could probably go another 40 years. Great honey, baking spice, juiciness and balance. Feels light and heavy all at the same time.
How do you put a number on a wine like this? I miss the old smiley face rating. This would be a big smile. Tasty, gorgeous, fascinating Sauternes. Could probably go another 40 years. Great honey, baking spice, juiciness and balance. Feels light and heavy all at the same time.
Oct 30th, 2016
Incredible experience with some aged Sauternes. Orange blossom, vanilla and a little nutty. Awesome wine
Incredible experience with some aged Sauternes. Orange blossom, vanilla and a little nutty. Awesome wine
May 27th, 2021