2015 Climens
By Chateau Climens
2015 Climens by Chateau Climens, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
As one delves into the depths of the 2015 Climens by Chateau Climens, one encounters a vintage that is a pure symphony in a glass. The year 2015 was lavishly kind to Bordeaux's sweet wine region of Sauternes, bestowing upon its vineyards the perfect combination of fog and sunshine necessary to nurture the noble rot crucial for creating these luscious wines.
Investment Merit of the Vintage
The artistry of this ethereal nectar begins with the variegated soil of Chateau Climens' estate, which uniquely accentuated the vintage's qualities. The 2015 harvest yielded a crop remarkable for both its concentration and its aromatic complexity - virtues that bode exceptionally well for longevity and thus make for an astute investment.
An Emblem of Extraordinary Climate
In terms of climate, 2015 was mild and generous, allowing Chateau Climens' vines to flourish and producing a harvest that passed seamlessly from vine to barrel. The outcome is an extraordinary balance between vivacious acidity and dense botrytised richness. Predominantly Semillon grapes weave an opulent tapestry of honeyed apricot, candied citrus peel and almond notes through the wine, accented by an alluring hint of white flowers – a flamboyant expression singular to the vintage conditions of 2015 in Sauternes.
The wine's seamless integration of fruit and oak creates an expansive palate that promises to evolve magnificently with time. The 2015 Climens is not merely a wine but an experience that enchants one's taste buds while embodying substantial upside potential in a fine wine portfolio.
In summary, the 2015 Climens casts a spell with its intoxicatingly rich bouquet and palatial depth, marking it as one of the more notable offerings from Chateau Climens. Remarkable for its climatic conditions, this wine stands as an impeccable candidate for seasoned investors looking to fortify their cellars with a distinguished Sauternes vintage.Market price (USD)
$620.00
12x75cl
Highest score
97
POP score
29.41
Scores and tasting notes
The 2015 Climens was tasted from different lots (after naughty Bérénice Lurton had successfully duped me with her April Fool's joke by saying that she had done a final blend). The fruit was picked from 8 September until 4 October at 21 hl/ha. The residual sugar is 130 grams per liter this year. Aromas that spring from samples included acacia honey, orange blossom, grapefruit and a little frangipane, all beautifully defined and gaining intensity in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with a viscous opening, a dash of spice on the entry, lively in the mouth with ginger and a dash of pepper tincturing the honeyed fruit, long and sustained as it fans out with vigor. This is a fabulous Climens from Bérénice Lurton and her team, and as usual, those with wise heads will opt to lay bottles down for 15 years to get the most from this special Barsac. It is destined to be a great Climens - and that's no April Fool's joke.
Neal Martin - eRobertParker.com, #224, April 2016
Pale lemon in color, the 2015 Climens is just a little closed, offering up lovely lemon curd, lime juice and apple tart notes with touches of acacia honey and paraffin. Fine, fresh and elegant in the mouth, with great purity and poise, it finishes with amazing persistence.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 31 August 2018