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Premier Grand Cru Classé in Sauternes
Managed by the Lurton family since 1971, Château Climens is a Premier Cru Classé of Sauternes and Barsac (1855 classification), located 40 km south-east of Bordeaux (left bank of the Garonne), next to the estates of Doisy-Daëne, Doisy-Dubroca and Doisy-Védrine. The 30 hectares of vineyard rest on a soil of red, clay-ferruginous sands overlying a limestone bedrock. The vines have an average age of 38 years and are cultivated biodynamically at a density of 6,600 vines per hectare. Château Climens produces only a single white grape variety: Sémillon, certified biodynamic since 2010...
Château Climens is renowned for producing exceptionally fine, delicate white wines. It produces two excellent whites: its first wine, called “Fine wine of Château Climens,” and its second wine, “Cyprès de Climens.” The fine wine of Château Climens offers a golden color and a highly complex nose with notes of pineapple, citrus, mirabelle plum, apricot, apple, flowers, honeysuckle and sometimes crème brûlée. This first wine is full-bodied and distinguished, with a very long, delicate finish. It can certainly be considered a wine for aging: it will keep in the cellar for 10 to 30 years or more, even over 50 years in the best vintages. Enthusiasts will note that the fine wine of Château Climens was not produced in 1965, 1968, 1984, 1987, 1992 or 1993. Climens’ second wine, “Cyprès de Climens,” offers an aromatic palette of white flowers, mint, linden blossom, citrus, apricot and spices. Fresh and smooth, it is a pleasure to drink now and will keep in the cellar for 5 to 15 years. Critical reviews are generally excellent for this château, with Robert Parker scores frequently ranging from 93+ to 100/100. Château Climens holds three stars in the Revue du Vin de France (RVF) green guide. The estate’s best vintages are 2015, 2014, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2001, 1997, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1986, 1983, 1975, 1971, 1949 and 1947.
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