2001 Climens
By Chateau Climens
The 2001 Climens from Chateau Climens, Sauternes, Bordeaux
Chateau Climens, a beacon in the hallowed region of Sauternes, Bordeaux, presents its harmonious decadence with the stellar 2001 vintage. With four decades of traversing this liquorous landscape, it is not often that one encounters such an eloquent testament to the art of winemaking as this particular offering from Chateau Climens.
A Harvest to Remember: The 2001 Vintage
The harvest of 2001 has been chronicled far and wide for its gracious climate – a serendipitous blend of warm days and cool nights laying the groundwork for optimal noble rot proliferation. This exceptional occurrence at Chateau Climens brought about a yield embodying concentrated flavours balanced by a thrilling acidity, transcending the common contours of sweetness often associated with Sauternes.
The Distinguishing Decadence of 2001
In the glass, the 2001 Climens exhibits a golden hue with the promise of richness. The nose offers a complex bouquet where elegant floral notes mingle with candied fruits and honeyed undertones. On the palate, an intricate tapestry is woven; apricots, peaches, and quince command the fore accented by wisps of ginger and saffron. This luscious medium alights upon each corner with poise, its reverberating finish enduring – an opulent symphony for the senses.
The judicious investors among us duly note this vintage's investment allure. For those curating collections with an eye on maturity and development potential, the 2001 Climens from Chateau Climens exhibits remarkable longevity. Encased within its bottle lies not only a liquid treasure but an ebony box of possibilities for future indulgence or gain.
Savouring the Investment Potential
In conclusion, the lush balance struck by the 2001 Climens provides connoisseurs with an experience that is simultaneously rich in history and taste. Each sip whispers tales of perfect climatic harmony and meticulous craftsmanship; an embodiment of what makes the Sauternes appellation utterly enthralling. To investors and aficionados alike, it stands out as a paramount choice amongst its peers – encapsulating both finesse and fortitude within its golden depths.
Market price (SGD)
$2,390.00
12x75cl
Highest score
99
POP score
75.26
Scores and tasting notes
The Climens 2001 has always possessed a deliriously complex and intense bouquet that is beautifully defined: dried quince and marmalade, honeycomb and antique furniture. There is an inchoate, resinous element that will surely surface over the next decade or so. This is a bouquet that demands attention and in this blind tasting, sticks out from the crowd, a sui generis. Since I last tasted it, the palate has opened up and is beginning to pump on all cylinders. It is wonderfully balanced with fabulous intensity and a long, citrus-tinged finish that is utterly beguiling. As Kate Bush once sang: "Wow".
Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate, 30 October 2014