12 bottles per lot
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BARSAC FROM A GREAT VINTAGE
Recently released by the Château and now lying in Twickenham, Middlesex (EHD)
Offered duty-paid, but available in bond
Château Climens--Vintage 1971
Barsac, 1er cru classé
In original wooden cases. Very good appearance. Levels: lot 398 into neck, lots 399 & 400, base of neck or better
Tasting note: Ambrosial. In the class of '29 and '49. Grapes with perfect pourriture noble were harvested in four tries between 8 October and 3 November. Rendement 12hl/ha, long - six weeks - fermentation en barrique, approximately 33,000 bottles of the 1er vin, alcohol 13.9 residual sugar 99.5g/l.
I often think of Climens in the same context as Ch Cheval Blanc: each has a long, consistent, invariably good reputation, wines with style, finesse and of the highest quality, amply demonstrated by this wine. I have nine notes spread mainly through the 1980s, 'every one a winner', as the fairground barker would say! A lovely, lively, waxy yellow shot with gold; nose and palate in perfect harmony. Although fairly assertive, still an ideal weight. As it evolved, the colour seemed to become even more beautiful, its palate even more extended. Sheer perfection in 1988. Next in 1995, with terrine de foie gras in the country kitchen of the somewhat eccentric owner of one of the finest cellars in France, a pure yellow gold; faultless, seamless bouquet, 'cream of fruit'; drying out a little yet rich, elegant, creamy texture. Most recently: now a rich gold with green rim and orange and lime highlights; as soon as poured, an amazingly rich, almost too rich, buttery bouquet, lanolin, fudge (soft caramel), great depth; very sweet, full-body and glorious flavour, richness and depth. Last tasted at the château, Oct 2001 ***** Will continue to enchant for another quarter century. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Recently released by the Château and now lying in Twickenham, Middlesex (EHD)
Offered duty-paid, but available in bond
Château Climens--Vintage 1971
Barsac, 1er cru classé
In original wooden cases. Very good appearance. Levels: lot 398 into neck, lots 399 & 400, base of neck or better
Tasting note: Ambrosial. In the class of '29 and '49. Grapes with perfect pourriture noble were harvested in four tries between 8 October and 3 November. Rendement 12hl/ha, long - six weeks - fermentation en barrique, approximately 33,000 bottles of the 1er vin, alcohol 13.9 residual sugar 99.5g/l.
I often think of Climens in the same context as Ch Cheval Blanc: each has a long, consistent, invariably good reputation, wines with style, finesse and of the highest quality, amply demonstrated by this wine. I have nine notes spread mainly through the 1980s, 'every one a winner', as the fairground barker would say! A lovely, lively, waxy yellow shot with gold; nose and palate in perfect harmony. Although fairly assertive, still an ideal weight. As it evolved, the colour seemed to become even more beautiful, its palate even more extended. Sheer perfection in 1988. Next in 1995, with terrine de foie gras in the country kitchen of the somewhat eccentric owner of one of the finest cellars in France, a pure yellow gold; faultless, seamless bouquet, 'cream of fruit'; drying out a little yet rich, elegant, creamy texture. Most recently: now a rich gold with green rim and orange and lime highlights; as soon as poured, an amazingly rich, almost too rich, buttery bouquet, lanolin, fudge (soft caramel), great depth; very sweet, full-body and glorious flavour, richness and depth. Last tasted at the château, Oct 2001 ***** Will continue to enchant for another quarter century. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
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ParcelWineOffered duty paid, but available in bond. VAT at 17.5% will be charged on the hammer price on removal of the lot from bond.