Climens Barsac 2005

Category:
 
Sweet Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Climens
Label Name:
 
Barsac
Vintage:
 
2005
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Barsac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sémillon
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
5
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Vinous (Neal Martin) 97/100; Jancis Robinson 18. 5/20; Wine Advocate ~96/100; Wine Spectator 97/100; James Suckling 95/100; Bettane & Desseauve ~93/100

Tasting Note
Luscious honeyed apricot, marmalade and candied citrus with orange blossom and botrytis. Silky, concentrated palate with bright balancing acidity, mineral streak and a long, citrus-tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: foie gras, Roquefort/blue cheese, crème brûlée, tarte tatin. Asian: spicy Thai curry, Peking duck, hoisin or soy‑glazed dishes, spicy Szechuan or Cantonese sweet‑savory dishes.

Production Method
100% Sémillon; hand‑harvested in successive passes selecting botrytised berries, gentle pressing, fermented in French oak barrels (portion new) and aged ~18–24 months.

Vineyard Info
Premier Cru Classé (1855) estate in Barsac, famed as the 'Seigneur de Barsac'. Long associated with Bérénice Lurton; biodynamic practices adopted in the 2010s; sandy‑limestone soils.