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Climens 1988
Sauternes/Barsac, First Growth Sauternes
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Tasted at the Bordeaux Index’s Chateau Climens dinner. There is a sense of natural refinement to the ’88 Climens with a fragrant bouquet of beeswax, honeysuckle and a hint of tinned pineapple. So much freshness and vitality, although it will be fascinating to see how it evolves further. The palate is wonderfully poised, pure and precise; more citrus than previous bottles with a good level of botrytis, building nicely towards the focused mellifluous, peachy finish that suggests this Climens has a long future ahead. Tasted November 2009. Score: 95 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 March 2010 |
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Youthful yellow color, with aromas of sliced lemons, lemon tart, and tropical fruit. Medium- to full-bodied, with medium sweetness and a lively fruity finish. Lots of dried fruit and spicy botrytis character. Refined and balanced. - '88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. Score: 92 James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 January 2009 |
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The 1988 reveals layer upon layer of honeyed pineapple-and orange-scented and -flavored fruit, vibrant acidity, high levels of botrytis, and a fabulously long, yet well-focused finish. It is a great wine. Anticipated maturity: 1998-2015. Score: 96 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 1998-2015 01 April 1995 |
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