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chateau climens premier cru classe, barsac 2015
WINE SPECTATOR
97
ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE
95

2015 chateau climens premier cru classe, barsac

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Why We're Buying

Château Climens stands as one of the two titans of Barsac. (The other being Château Coutet). Its 100 Sémillon is at its apex when young, exuding lightness and subtle complexity. Wine critics have even gone as far as to describe select vintages as superior to the legendary Château d'Yquem.

Critics Scores

WINE SPECTATOR
97

Wine Spectator

Gorgeous, offering a range of orange, almond and brioche notes backed by lively citrus oil, green tea and ginger accents. Rich but tightly coiled nonetheless, with lots of energy lying in reserve on the finish. Needs some time. Best from 2022 through 2045.

ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE
95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

Pale lemon in color, the 2015 Climens is just a little closed, offering up lovely lemon curd, lime juice and apple tart notes with touches of acacia honey and paraffin. Fine, fresh and elegant in the mouth, with great purity and poise, it finishes with amazing persistence.

JAMES SUCKLING
97

James Suckling

This great Barsac is just beginning to open up and not only has incredibly fine mango, papaya and star-fruit character but also something mineral. Great concentration and textural complexity right from the tip of your tongue to the end of the extremely long, very pure finish. You can enjoy this now, but I recommend cellaring it as long as you can, because this has at least 50 years of ageing potential!

DECANTER
98

Decanter

This stands out from the rest - white flowers, bitter orange, mandarin and smoked caramel are met at every step by lift and tension. A beautiful wine that keeps on delivering. Drinking Window 2020 - 2040