2007 Chateau Climens Premier Cru Classe, Barsac 12x750ml

Vinous 97

The 2007 Climens has a lighter nose than other vintages, very well defined, airy but gaining intensity with time in the glass. Yellow plum, hints of jasmine emerge with time. The palate is very well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, taut and minerally, lively with a tensile, sapid finish that keeps you coming back for more. This is laden with potential and will repay extended cellaring – if you can resist temptation. Tasted at the Climens vertical at the château in April 2022. [Neal Martin, 08/18/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2026-2070

Robert Parker 99

The final blend (although not blended in the cellars.) The nose has certainly closed down since last year, tightly coiled. However the palate is superb: brilliant definition and weight of fruit. Incredibly pure with notes of honey, fresh apricots, a touch of citrus lemon and passion fruit, wonderful tension and length on the finish. Perhaps the wine of the vintage? Awesome purity and length. The wine of the vintage although I think it will close down after bottling…you have been warned! Drink 2015-2050. Tasted April 2009. [Neal Martin, 04/01/2009]

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050

JancisRobinson.com 17.5

Pure, cool, fresh and long, sliding across the palate almost weightlessly even though there is real depth of flavour. (JH) [04/08/2013]

Anticipated maturity: 2013-2023