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Château Climens


Château Climens is the leading property in Barsac and produces one of the greatest sweet wines in Bordeaux. It can trace its history back to the 16th century and was bought by Lucien Lurton in 1971. It has been owned and managed by Berenice Lurton since 1992. Climens is located in the south of the Barsac appellation, just outside the small village of La Pinesse - the vineyards (Sémillon 100%) lie on the highest point in Barsac (20m above sea level) on a gravel/sand topsoil and a limestone/clay subsoil. Yields at Climens are tightly restricted and the wine is barrel-fermented and then aged in small oak barriques (one third new) for 22 months. If d`Yquem is the epitome of power and concentration, then Climens is the epitome of delicacy, finesse and complexity. The wines from the best vintages can last for up to 50 years. Climens is classified as a Sauternes 1er Cru Classé
Château Climens
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2004
White, drink-or-keep
Cyprès de Ch. Climens, Barsac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Barsac
50cl £ 17.45
$ 28.50
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Medium-Full Bodied, Sweet, White, Semillon, Ready, but will keep, 14% alc.

This is the second wine of the consistent super-performer, Ch. Climens. Ripe orange peel on both the nose and palate is supported by a fresh, zingy acidity that carries this wine through to an impressive finish. Delicious now and in a very sensible 50cl size. Drink now-2012.
(Mark Ross, BBR Commercial Manager - 11-Nov-2008)
Drink: 2008 -2012 .
2004
White, keep
Ch. Climens, Barsac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Barsac
37.5cl £ 22.98
$ 37.54
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Special case price £ 413.62
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Medium-Full Bodied, Sweet, White, Sauv.Blanc & Sémillon, For laying down, 14% alc.

For almost 200 years this estate has arguably been the finest in the Barsac commune, and since the Lurtons took over the property in 1992 they have simply enhanced the property’s reputation. The only change implemented by Brigitte and Bérénice Lurton was to remove a small planting of Muscadelle and farm 100% Sémillon in their vineyards situated on Barsac’s highest plateau. Climen’s wines are always extremely food-friendly and are the epitome of delicacy, finesse and complexity. Made from the different lots that were
available for tasting, all of which were silky, fat and
round, the 2004 should prove to be no exception.
Drink: 2008 -2025 .
BBR Score: 18/20.
Jancis Score: 18.5/20.
2003
White, drink-or-keep
Ch. Climens, Barsac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Barsac
37.5cl £ 32.34
$ 52.83
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Medium-Full Bodied, Sweet, White, Sauv.Blanc & Sémillon, Ready, but will improve, 14% alc.

Grace and elegance is undoubtedly the trademark of Ch. Climens whose wines combine the rich, luscious character of great Sauternes with an inner core of citrussy acidity. The 2003 harvest had possibly more botrytis and richness than this estate has seen before. The result is the sweetest and most concentrated Climens ever. On tasting the lots in her cellars, before assemblage, owner Bénérice Lurton said, “It becomes more and more obvious that the wine is fantastic.”
Drink: 2009 -2040 .
BBR Score: 18.7/20.
Parker Score: 97 /100.
2004
White, keep
Ch. Climens, Barsac
France  »  Bordeaux  »  Barsac
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 75cl £ 44.26
$ 72.30
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Medium-Full Bodied, Sweet, White, Sauv.Blanc & Sémillon, For laying down, 14% alc.

For almost 200 years this estate has arguably been the finest in the Barsac commune, and since the Lurtons took over the property in 1992 they have simply enhanced the property’s reputation. The only change implemented by Brigitte and Bérénice Lurton was to remove a small planting of Muscadelle and farm 100% Sémillon in their vineyards situated on Barsac’s highest plateau. Climen’s wines are always extremely food-friendly and are the epitome of delicacy, finesse and complexity. Made from the different lots that were available for tasting, all of which were silky, fat and round, the 2004 should prove to be no exception.
Drink: 2008 -2025 .
Jancis Score: 18.5/20.
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