Chateau Climens Premier Cru Classe Barsac 1X75cl

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• Type: White
Country of Origin: France
Brand: Chateau Climens
Vintage: 1989
Alcohol Content: 14.3%
Region: Bordeaux
Tasting Notes 1: Neal Martin-98-The 1989 Climens has an even more complex bouquet than the 1990 and perhaps the best bottle that I have encountered. Yellow plum, saffron, quince and a touch of Manuka honey soars on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with a tangy, eucalyptus-tinged entry, very harmonious and long. Surfeit with energy, this is a fabulous Climens that deserves a place in your cellar or preferably on your dining table. Tasted at the Climens vertical at the chateau in April 2022.
Tasting Notes 2: Stephen Tanzer-96-Green-tinged straw color. Initially less expressive nose opened to show floral, herbal and vanillin notes as well as a pungent minerally quality. Very sweet but very suave, with fresh but perfectly integrated acidity serving to frame and intensify the superb, mineral-and-citric fruit. Can't match the '90 for pure size and power but the harmoniousness of this wine is truly striking. Very, very long and subtle on the aftertaste. A great Climens. I underrated this wine in its early days, as it was overshadowed by the more powerful, more phenolic '90.
Tasting Notes 3: Neal Martin-94-Tasted at the Bordeaux Index's Chateau Climens dinner. A little lighter in colour than the '90, this '89 Climens retains its glorious barley sugar, honeysuckle and peach-tinged nose with touches of ginger evolving with aeration. The palate is harmonious, supple and very pure with acacia honey, quince, apricot and noticeably less residual sugar on the finish than the aforementioned '90. Superb, but the chateau bottle in April was better. Tasted November 2009.
Tasting Notes 4: Half bottle. Orange/tawny. Medium intensity. Burnt caramel notes. Quite fresh and pure. Distinctly tangy with a hint of orange peel. Not that sweet. But it stood up very well to a range of Indian sweetmeats.