2016 Climens
By Chateau Climens
2016 Climens from Château Climens, Sauternes, Bordeaux, France
In the tapestry of Sauternes’ liquid gold, the 2016 Climens from Château Climens adds a dazzling sheen. This vintage stands testament to the meticulous alchemy executed in the vineyards and cellars of this esteemed estate. While Château Climens has an illustrious history that imprints its legacy on every bottle, it was the unique dance with nature in 2016 that birthed a wine not only of stunning complexity but also of immense investment intrigue.
2016: A Vintage Charmed by Nature
Graced by fortune, 2016 in Sauternes was marked by climatic serendipity. The nurturing warmth of the sun and the timely embrace of night-time mists coalesced to forge botrytis cinerea – the noble rot essential to Sauternes – with a finesse that was painstakingly orchestrated by Château Climens. With vigilant care and singular focus, the acumen of winemakers here ourished amidst these idyllic conditions.
On the Palate: The Vibrancy of 2016 Climens
The 2016 Climens presents itself as a marvel of balance and vibrancy. Wafts of jasmine and candied apricot greet the nose, leading to a palate graced by a symphony of honeyed mango and hints of zesty citrus peel. The acidity is precise, not merely an accompaniment but an integral component—a lifeline that sails through the succulent sweetness. Sipping this elixir reveals layers unfurling over time. Impeccable now yet undeniably poised for illustrious aging.
An Investment Worth Its Weight in Gold
The assiduous work entailed in producing this golden nectar ensures that with each passing year, 2016 Climens signals a burgeoning value and desirability among investors. Recognising its potential for longevity and grace under the stewardship of time, collectors vie for ownership as one vies for hidden treasure. Generous climatic conditions coupled with Château Climens' unwavering dedication have rendered this vintage a pivotal addition to any serious investment portfolio.
In summation, as one peers into the liquid amber depths of the 2016 Climens from Château Climens, what emerges is more than a fine wine; it is an artefact of nature's munificence skilfully harnessed—a beacon for discerning investors and aficionados alike.
Market price (GBP)
£490.00
12x75cl
Highest score
96
POP score
30.63
Scores and tasting notes
Pale lemon-gold colored, the 2016 Climens is a little youthfully mute, revealing notions of ripe peaches, mango and musk melon with touches of cedar chest, orange blossoms, candied ginger and baking bread. Bursting in the mouth with vibrant, energetic stone fruit and tropical layers, it is framed by fantastic freshness, finishing long and creamy.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 29 March 2019
Climens is usually blended over a prolonged period of at least a year with various lots assembled painstakingly along the way. Until 2017 this has meant that tasters have to visit the chai and schedule a good hour for the barrel-by-barrel process. This year Mathieu Chadronnier of CVBG persuaded Bérénice Lurton of Climens to provide samples of the four main ingredients in Climens 2016 for their tasting at Ch Belgrave in the Médoc, thereby putting it on the itinerary for far more tasters. A much-appreciated initiative. Sample from northern parcels (picked 30 Sep and 18 Oct, 14.1% alcohol, RS 120 g/l, 16% of the crop): Liquorice and rich and round and e
Jancis Robinson - jancisrobinson.com