Château Climens 1er Cru Classé
Climens is a wine with a very strong and captivating personality. All the actions and gestures of the winegrower’s complex profession are relentlessly directed towards this objective: to rediscover each year, beyond and through the difference of the vintages, this particular grace that makes Climens so special and that so many passionate wine lovers fall in love with.
Château Climens’ philosophy is one of genuine craftsmanship.
In making this wine, we seek that singular brilliance that only the Climens terroir can produce: it is a wine of harmony and magic that soars and never fades…
“We know of no sweet wine in France with a bouquet as pure and elegant as that of Climens”.
(La Revue du Vin de France – 2005)
“A very great wine, combining extraordinary fullness with the finesse and balance typical of this vintage”.
(Michel Bettane – 2001)
“This is unquestionably one of the greatest vintages (1929) of one of the most consistently well-made Sauternes – perfection”.
(Michael Broadbent)
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Appellation : Barsac Sauternes
Classement : Premier Cru Classé de Sauternes-Barsac en 1855
Grape variety : 100% sémillon
Geology : Ferruginous clayey sand on cracked asteriated limestone bedrock
Grand Vin yield (average over 20 years excluding years without production) : 12hl/ha
Average age of vines : 38 years
Planting density : 6 600 vines/ha
Vineyard management : The entire vineyard has been biodynamic since 2010 (Biodyvin certification
since 2014).
Vinification : by small batches in French oak barrels renewed by 30 to 40%.
Ageing : 20 to 22 months
AROMATIC PROFILE AND PAIRINGS
These wines will surprise the open-minded, as they go so well with so many dishes, including Asian cuisine, fine charcuterie, many cheeses, seafood, oysters and even simple roast chicken. Contrary to popular belief, these wines can also be enjoyed young, with freshness and tension. Finally, don’t hesitate to open a bottle, knowing that it will keep perfectly well for several weeks in the fridge.
CITRUS DESSERT
FOIE GRAS TERRINE
FREE-RANGE POULTRY
BLUE CHEESE
EXOTIC DISHES
