Château Climens 2005

Château Climens 2005 — Barsac Premier Cru Classé

This Château Climens 2005 embodies an opulent, luminous and deeply refined expression of the great sweet wines of Barsac. An emblematic Premier Cru Classé, Climens is distinguished by the purity of its botrytised Sémillon, the precision of its limestone terroir and a freshness that elegantly balances the natural richness of the vintage.

The 2005 vintage, warm and dry before September rains encouraged the development of noble rot, gives here a generous, dense and remarkably balanced wine. Candied apricot, pear, orange marmalade, honey, saffron, candied citrus, sweet spices and beeswax shape a Barsac of amplitude, depth and enduring energy.

Terroir: Barsac, limestone and the precision of botrytis

Château Climens is one of the historic great names of Barsac. Its limestone soils bring a distinctive freshness, a saline sensation and a tension that allow the sweetness to remain pure, precise and never heavy. This mineral architecture sets Climens apart among the great sweet wines of Bordeaux.

Made exclusively from 100% Sémillon, the 2005 vintage was harvested in five successive selective pickings, from 26 September to 28 October. With 168.7 g/L of residual sugar, it offers significant richness, perfectly supported by a low pH and a freshness that lengthens the finish.

Tasting notes

Expression of the 2005 vintage

The 2005 vintage gives Climens a more opulent and richer expression than some more aerial vintages, while preserving the limestone elegance that defines Barsac. Today, the wine is entering a phase of great complexity, between candied fruits, honey, citrus, saffron, wax, spices and the first pastry-like nuances. It can be served now at around 10 to 12°C, while still retaining very fine ageing potential.