Château Climens

Barsac 1er Cru Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

9.469 ratings
9.625 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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Peter van den Besselaar

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, 2024
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9.5

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)

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)

Aug 18th, 2022
Eric Urbani

I’ll see your CdY and go all in

I’ll see your CdY and go all in

Aug 2nd, 2021
Eric Urbani

Still near the top for me for Sauternes.

Still near the top for me for Sauternes.

Jun 13th, 2021
Eric Urbani

With homemade tiramisu for double birthday celebration. What a pairing.

With homemade tiramisu for double birthday celebration. What a pairing.

Aug 31st, 2020
Eric Urbani

Easily rivals Y, IMHO.

Easily rivals Y, IMHO.

Aug 5th, 2020
Eric Urbani

Bought 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, 2019
Dr. Owen Bargreen

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

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, 2019
Eric Urbani

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.

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
Julia Cochran

Manager/Buyer The Wine Club-Santa Clara

9.6

Found some sunshine on a gloomy day ☀️💛

Found some sunshine on a gloomy day ☀️💛

2 people found it helpfulDec 5th, 2015