Château Climens Bordeaux Blanc 2015
 
Type: White wine
Grape(s): Sémillon
Wine Region: Barsac, Bordeaux
Winemaking: Organic, vegan
 
Tasting Notes: 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.
 
The Estate: Château Climens is the leading property in Barsac, Bordeaux and produces one of the greatest sweet wines in Bordeaux. It can trace its history back to the 16th century and was bought by Lucien Lurton in 1971. It has been owned and managed by Berenice Lurton since 1992. Climens is located in the south of the Barsac appellation, just outside the small village of La Pinesse - the vineyards (Sémillon 100%) lie on the highest point in Barsac (20m above sea level) on a gravel/sand topsoil and a limestone/clay subsoil. Yields at Climens are tightly restricted and the wine is barrel-fermented and then aged in small oak barriques (one third new) for 22 months.
If Château d’Yquem is the epitome of power and concentration, then Climens is the epitome of delicacy, finesse and complexity. The wines from the best vintages can last for up to 50 years. Climens is classified as a Sauternes 1er Cru Classé.
 
Suggested food and wine pairing: Pairs well with roasted chicken, veal, and pork dishes that are either spicy or prepared with a touch of sweetness. Spicy Asian cuisine, shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels), raw fish (sushi or sashimi), cheese (hard cheddar and semi or soft aromatic cheese), fruity desserts.
 
Country France
ALC. 14%
75cl