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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
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