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Château Climens Premier Cru Classé 2000

Sweet wine | Barsac, Sauternes AC

Smooth and airy sweet white, Château Climens is a subtle wine that is unlike any other. If it expresses all the quintessence of the Barsac appellation through its balance and freshness, it also has the power and sumptuousness of the greatest Sauternes. Climens is perhaps defined above all by a brilliance, a depth, conferred by its unique terroir. Its 1998 vintage has been described as “cozy and charming”.

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CHF 99.00 (75cl)

CHF 99.00 (75cl) (75cl)

CHF 13.20/10cl

France Bordeaux
Sémillon
15 - 30 years

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Château Climens Premier Cru Classé 2000

CHF 99.00 (75cl)

CHF 99.00 (75cl) (75cl)

Colour

A beautiful amber yellow.

Nose

With scents of citrus, plum, apricot and apple, supported by saffron and licorice notes.

Palate

Expressed mainly by its freshness, by its complex aromatic expression, by the precision of its balance between sweet, acid and bitter, and finally by a singular touch in the mouth.

Wine-growing terroir

The name Climens means “ungrateful land” in Frankish language! This was without counting on the vine, this prodigious plant capable of transforming despised soils into terroirs blessed by the gods. The 31 ha of vines are planted with 100% Sémillon, with an average age of 38 years. Strewn with pebbles, the red earth is made up of a thin layer of clayey sand, rich in iron, resting on a cracked limestone base which, combined with the steep exposure, promotes excellent natural drainage.

Winemaking

Manual harvest, carried out by experienced pickers, trained and supervised by Bérénice Lurton and her team. Fermentation in small batches in French oak barrels (30 to 40% renewed each year) with natural yeasts. Aging for 20 to 22 months in barrels on fine lees (one third new wood).

Bottle closure

Cork

Packaging

Wooden box

Bordeaux

Bordeaux wines embody the elegance and excellence of French viticulture. This world-renowned region offers a diverse range of prestigious wines, from robust reds of Médoc and Saint-Émilion to subtle whites from Pessac-Léognan and Sauternes. Our selection highlights the centuries-old expertise of Bordeaux winemakers who blend tradition and innovation to produce wines of exceptional quality. Each bottle of Bordeaux invites you to explore the variety of its terroirs and the complexity of its blends, perfect for your finest moments of enjoyment.

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