strawberry confit on the finish

impressively layered and complete

) This year they completed a new facility for packaging and shipping that remains on the footprint of the historical site of the original cellars

All of their wines come from their own vineyards

2005 Château Climens 1/2 FL Climens strawberry confit on the finishThere is not much more to say about Chateau Climens. It has long been known that this chateau is the one that is most capable of holding its own against the great Yquem. And since Yquem's prices have risen immeasurably following its takeover by LVMH, the Lurton family has also realised that they no longer have to sell their Climens below value. In the WeinGourmet, the 2005 Climens is the second highest rated Sauternes with 97 points, just behind Yquem