1er Cru - Barsac - 2000 - Château Climens - 0,75L

An exceptional Sauternes combining elegance, complexity, and aromatic richness.

📋 Characteristics

Appellation: AOP Barsac
Classification: Premier Cru Classé
Estate: Château Climens
Vintage: 2000
Grape Variety: 100% Sémillon
Region: Bordeaux, France
Terroir: Clay-limestone soils over asteriated limestone subsoil, ideal for noble rot development
Ageing: 20 to 24 months in French oak barrels, around 35% new
Appearance: Deep golden hue with amber highlights

🍇 Tasting Notes

Nose: Complex and refined, with aromas of candied fruits (apricot, mango, orange), honeyed and spiced notes (saffron, cinnamon), and a delicate floral hint of acacia
Palate: Lush and velvety, with luscious sweetness balanced by fresh acidity. Flavors of exotic fruit, candied citrus, vanilla, and caramel merge with subtle minerality
Finish: Long and elegant, leaving a fresh and profound impression, with lingering honey and soft spice nuances

🍴 Food Pairings

🍽 Foie gras, pan-seared or mi-cuit, with apricot or fig chutney
🧀 Roquefort, Stilton, Gorgonzola
🍰 Tarte Tatin, vanilla mille-feuille, crème brûlée
🌶 Peking duck, Thai coconut curry

🫗 Serving Advice

Serving temperature: 10–12°C
Decanting: Recommended 30 minutes before serving to unlock its full complexity

🗓 Cellaring Potential

This Château Climens 2000 has outstanding ageing potential of 30 to 50 years. Its natural acidity and high residual sugar ensure a graceful evolution toward complex notes of dried fruits, white truffle, and warm spices over time.

🏰 About the Estate

Nicknamed the "Lord of Barsac," Château Climens is one of the most prestigious estates of Sauternes & Barsac. For centuries, it has crafted wines of exceptional precision and elegance, exclusively from Sémillon, the emblematic grape of great sweet wines. The 2000 vintage is a masterful expression of the estate’s savoir-faire, uniting richness and freshness in perfect harmony.