Château Climens

Barsac 1er Cru Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

9.333 ratings
9.312 pro ratings
Barsac, Graves, Bordeaux, France
Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Duck, Squash & Root Vegetables, Shellfish, Turkey, Mushrooms, Cream Sauces, Chicken, Goose, White Fish, Pork, Meaty & Oily Fish, Manchego & Parmesan, Cheddar & Gruyere
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9.7

The 1986 Climens has a lucid golden colour. It demands coaxing from the glass, notes of Seville orange, marmalade, quince and lanolin. The palate is where it's all happening with a power that bowls you over. This 1986 has wonderful balance and poise, building towards a taut Clementine and apricot finish. Perhaps this is overshadowed by the end of the decade triumvirate, but it should not be ignored. From an ex-château bottle. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2022)

The 1986 Climens has a lucid golden colour. It demands coaxing from the glass, notes of Seville orange, marmalade, quince and lanolin. The palate is where it's all happening with a power that bowls you over. This 1986 has wonderful balance and poise, building towards a taut Clementine and apricot finish. Perhaps this is overshadowed by the end of the decade triumvirate, but it should not be ignored. From an ex-château bottle. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2022)

Aug 18th, 2022
Brent Clayton

A perfect bottle. Creme brûlée, spicy botrytis, golden color, balanced sweetness, good acidity.

A perfect bottle. Creme brûlée, spicy botrytis, golden color, balanced sweetness, good acidity.

Apr 1st, 2017
Steve Gage

Director of Sales and Hospitality, Moone-Tsai Wines

9.5

Absutely stunning. Thankfully foie gras is legal again!

Absutely stunning. Thankfully foie gras is legal again!

Apr 17th, 2016
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.9

Nicely balanced

Nicely balanced

Oct 3rd, 2015
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.9

Good, solid example of Château Climens

Good, solid example of Château Climens

Dec 12th, 2014
Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

8.9

Nicely balanced with classic sauterne flavors. A very good, solid wine.

Nicely balanced with classic sauterne flavors. A very good, solid wine.

Nov 28th, 2014
Donald Patz

Owner/Winemaker Patz & Hall

9.9

Climens rocks it.

Climens rocks it.

Jan 20th, 2014
Jonathan Tyer

Great with chocolate pot de creme!

Great with chocolate pot de creme!

May 3rd, 2013
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

1986 vintage. From 375 ml's. Double decanted and tasted across five separate bottles over the course of 5 hours. Consistently excellent. Oodles of peach and tangerine along with the usual, age appropriate, honeyed/dried fruits flavors. Showing really nicely and should so for the foreseeable future. 3.14.24.

1986 vintage. From 375 ml's. Double decanted and tasted across five separate bottles over the course of 5 hours. Consistently excellent. Oodles of peach and tangerine along with the usual, age appropriate, honeyed/dried fruits flavors. Showing really nicely and should so for the foreseeable future. 3.14.24.

Mar 15th, 2024
Taylor Boydstun

Beautiful wine. Rich and deep aromatic profile with beautiful length.

Beautiful wine. Rich and deep aromatic profile with beautiful length.

Jan 18th, 2017