Château Climens
Barsac 1er Cru Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend
Vintage 2005 | harmonious and vibrant | with cheeses | at Hofstede de Blaak Tilburg
Vintage 2005 | harmonious and vibrant | with cheeses | at Hofstede de Blaak Tilburg
Aug 23rd, 2024The 2005 Climens has an intense nose, dried honey and a touch of glycerine, tangerine and barley sugar. The palate is well balanced with a viscous opening, tangy marmalade mixed with white peach and white pepper, gaining momentum towards the finish that has real depth and penetration. This is a fabulous Climens with great complexity. Tasted at the Climens vertical at the château in April 2022. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2022)
The 2005 Climens has an intense nose, dried honey and a touch of glycerine, tangerine and barley sugar. The palate is well balanced with a viscous opening, tangy marmalade mixed with white peach and white pepper, gaining momentum towards the finish that has real depth and penetration. This is a fabulous Climens with great complexity. Tasted at the Climens vertical at the château in April 2022. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2022)
With homemade tiramisu for double birthday celebration. What a pairing.
With homemade tiramisu for double birthday celebration. What a pairing.
Aug 31st, 2020Bought a case of this by mistake on release and have enjoyed it bottle by bottle for the last 15 years. A gem.
Bought a case of this by mistake on release and have enjoyed it bottle by bottle for the last 15 years. A gem.
Oct 6th, 2019The 2005 Chateau Climens is a simply astounding Sauternes. Showing off its golden hue, the wine starts off with an intense bouquet of vanilla creme brulee, honeyed ginger, roasted pineapple and suggestions of butterscotch. The nose is so compelling and complex that it makes you constantly go back to the glass for more. The palate is exceedingly good. Honeyed ginger, lemon curd, vanilla creme brulee, apricot jelly, macadamia nut and butterscotch. The range to this wine is just insanely good as the texture of this wine borders ethereal. Stunning, captivating and simply marvelous, this is a perfect wine made by Chateau Climens and superstar winemaker Berenice Lurton. Drink 2018-2055- 100
The 2005 Chateau Climens is a simply astounding Sauternes. Showing off its golden hue, the wine starts off with an intense bouquet of vanilla creme brulee, honeyed ginger, roasted pineapple and suggestions of butterscotch. The nose is so compelling and complex that it makes you constantly go back to the glass for more. The palate is exceedingly good. Honeyed ginger, lemon curd, vanilla creme brulee, apricot jelly, macadamia nut and butterscotch. The range to this wine is just insanely good as the texture of this wine borders ethereal. Stunning, captivating and simply marvelous, this is a perfect wine made by Chateau Climens and superstar winemaker Berenice Lurton. Drink 2018-2055- 100
Feb 18th, 2019Been hanging on to these since release. Just gets better every year - not cloying, 13.5% abv at a fraction of the cost of C-d'Y.
Been hanging on to these since release. Just gets better every year - not cloying, 13.5% abv at a fraction of the cost of C-d'Y.
Aug 7th, 2017