2001 Château Climens
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NickBurwood wrote:
Friday, June 9, 2023 - BYOB lunch in The Spectator boardroom hosted by Jonathan Ray (The Spectator's drinks editor). Limited notes in the main!
Unlike the "big" maturer (albeit with time on its side) Rieussec '01 that preceded it, my overwhelming impression here was of spritely lightweight youth. I have no idea where this will go - is it a 90/91pt disappointment as is or a 95?+ pointer in waiting? Time will tell.
Either way, the proof will out from, say, 2026 onwards.
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Comment posted by I'd Rather Be Drinking Wine:
7/4/2023 7:43:00 AM - Nice notes.....for what it is worth, Rieussec is a Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc blend, and Climens is 100% Semillon. Climens is known for its lighter style and elegance, and is likely second (only to Yquem) for taste and consistency (although I find Rieussec to be very close in consistency). Of course, you have years where some producers knock it out of the park, such as Rieussec and Suduiraut in 2001. I love Climens (not as much as Yquem, who also uses a Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc blend), but they are probably my second favorite Sauternes/Barsac wine! Their wines will age gracefully for decades. Hope you have more bottles!
Comment posted by NickBurwood:
7/4/2023 8:33:00 AM - To "I'd Rather Be Drinking Wine"
Thanks for your comment. Sadly I have no 2001 Climens (someone else brought it to the BYOB lunch). I do have 2001 Rieussec and Lafaurie-Peyraguey though - and they will go on for a long time!
Nick