Château Climens Barsac 1er Cru Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1986
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The 1986 Climens has a lucid golden colour. It demands coaxing from the glass, notes of Seville orange, marmalade, quince and lanolin. The palate is where it's all happening with a power that bowls you over. This 1986 has wonderful balance and poise, building towards a taut Clementine and apricot finish. Perhaps this is overshadowed by the end of the decade triumvirate, but it should not be ignored. From an ex-château bottle. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2022)
The 1986 Climens has a lucid golden colour. It demands coaxing from the glass, notes of Seville orange, marmalade, quince and lanolin. The palate is where it's all happening with a power that bowls you over. This 1986 has wonderful balance and poise, building towards a taut Clementine and apricot finish. Perhaps this is overshadowed by the end of the decade triumvirate, but it should not be ignored. From an ex-château bottle. (Neal Martin, Vinous, August 2022)
9.7
Brent Clayton
A perfect bottle. Creme brûlée, spicy botrytis, golden color, balanced sweetness, good acidity.
A perfect bottle. Creme brûlée, spicy botrytis, golden color, balanced sweetness, good acidity.
9.4Steve Gage
Director of Sales and Hospitality, Moone-Tsai Wines
Absutely stunning. Thankfully foie gras is legal again!
Absutely stunning. Thankfully foie gras is legal again!
9.5
Robert Cunningham
Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop
Nicely balanced
Nicely balanced
8.9
