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Chateau Climens, Sauternes, 2007

Dessert Wine from Bordeaux, France
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This is an 1855 First Growth made entirely from Semillon, which few classified estates can say, from a vintage the château itself called a worthy successor to 2001. The summer of 2007 brought what Climens called "Scottish showers." Then a fine September let the noble rot settle in and concentrate, and after a short wet spell in October, high pressure came back. Bérénice Lurton's team picked in four separate passes through the vines between 12 September and 26 October, for a tiny yield of 8.1 hectoliters per hectare. The vineyard sits on a plateau in Barsac, where a thin layer of iron-rich red sand covers a cracked slab of starfish limestone laid down under the sea about 30 million years ago. According to the château, that limestone is what keeps Semillon fresh here, even with grapes this ripe. A fun twist: "Climens" means poor soil in ancient Celtic, yet the estate was nicknamed the "Lord of Barsac" early on. One honest note: a bottle broke in the case and stained the labels, so these are bottles for drinking, not for show. 

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Robert Parker

98 points

"Tasted single blind against its peers. Chateau Climens always tends to go into its shell after bottling, which is probably why I was not dishing out an even higher score to this still, spellbinding Barsac. The 2007 is endowed with a lovely bouquet: very pure with honey, a touch of orange-blossom and a touch of quince. The palate is very well-balanced with great purity and a dash of spice as well as a lovely viscous, botrytis-laden finish that possesses awesome weight and persistency. This is a slice of heaven in a glass, but it definitely needs time to reveal its true potential. Tasted January 2011." —Neal Martin

Wine Spectator

93 points

"This delivers loads of citrus aromas, along with dried apricot and honey on the nose, as well as toffee. Full-bodied, with a medium sweetness, spicy, fruity flavors and a long, racy, spicy finish. There's toffee and caramel as well."

Wine Enthusiast

98 points

"A big, rich wine, showing its gorgeous fruit easily. But with a core of dryness, the ripest apricots touched by caramel, it should age well over many years. There is intense power here, still hidden by the youth of the wine, but with final concentration."

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More about Chateau Climens

Sauternes perfected. This Barsac legend switched to biodynamics in 2010 and hasn't looked back. With only 31 hectares of 100% Sémillon and yields as low as 7 HL/ha, every bottle is a study in restraint and honey-tinged magic.

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    White Blend

  • Vintage

    2007

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Traditional

  • Style

    Elegant

  • Sweetness

    Sweet

  • Body

    Full Bodied

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Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Roquefort or other blue cheeses, foie gras terrine, tarte Tatin, apricot or peach tart, or crème brûlée.

Tasting Profile

Expect the classic Barsac profile from pure Semillon: honeyed apricot, candied orange peel, pineapple and the saffron-like touch of noble rot, over a rich, luscious body. Climens is known for its limestone keeping that sweetness lifted with fresh acidity, so the finish typically runs long and clean rather than cloying.

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