Single-Owner Private Collection of Fine Wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Alsace and Champagne

Live Virtual Auction, 16 May 2021

Single-Owner Private Collection of Fine Wines

Sold for

ZAR 21 105
Lot 35
  • Climens; Sauternes; 1988; 8 (1 x 8); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 15 000 - 18 000
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 21 105

About this Item

1988 Sauternes
8 (1 x 8) 750ml

Château Climens is a Premier Cru Classé Sauternes producer in Bordeaux's Barsac appellation in Graves. Climens' past spans several centuries and has became known as the 'Lord of Barsac'. Since being founded, only five families have owned the estate. This is a rare occurrence and can explain why this single-vineyard property has remained practically unchanged since the date of its creation. Climens is not only famous for its elegant wines, but also for its consistency. Even in less-than-great vintages, the Climens wines are always special – characterised by the finesse and depth born of its unique terroir. Today, Climens is in the capable hands of Bérénice Lurton who takes great care in perpetuating the magic of the château.

Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘Extremely rich – like the thickest of cream – but with crystalline structure and acidity still in evidence too. Very deep-flavoured. I may be underrating its likely longevity.’ -  Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 18.5/20 (Mar 2011)

‘Subtle dried apricots on the nose. Deep and intense lemon and honey on the nose. A perfect flu remedy. Viscous and full and yet with terrific bright acidity leading to a mouthwatering finish full of orange zest and pizazz. Powerful and very youthful with just a slight warmth on the finish due to the higher than average alcohol.’  - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 18.5/20 (May 2009)

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