Climens Castle through the centuries
Unwavering quality over time
THEClimens CastleIt possesses a history of disconcerting longevity and consistency. Indeed, the first traces of the estate are found in a contract dating from 1547, which reveals that the owner at the time,Guillaume RoborelThe king's prosecutor in Barsac inherited these lands from his father. The incredible fact is that in over five centuries, Château Climens has only changed hands five times. The château remained in the Roborel de Climens family until 1802, when it was purchased by Jean Binaud, a Bordeaux wine merchant. Subsequently, two winemakers owned the vineyard in turn, before it finally passed into the hands of... in 1970.Lucien LurtonNone of its owners became owners by chance; they all knew the unique terroir on which the estate rests.Climens Castleand the enormous potential of this vintage. They will therefore, each in turn, take the greatest care of the vineyard, which will soon be named“Lord of Barsac”Its quality is so incredible. It logically obtained the title ofPremier Cru Classéan honor he still proudly claims today, offering vintage after vintagemagnificent wines.
An exceptional terroir
The unique soils of Château Climens
The full grandeur ofClimens CastleThis stems in particular from the exceptional quality of its soil. As a side note, the name“Climens”would mean “ungrateful land” in French. However, they had not considered the cultivation of vines, capable of transforming neglected soils into veritable gold mines. It was then that the quality of the soil ofBarsac and Sauternes appellationscomes into play. The terroir is indeed composed of red soils scattered with pebbles, a thin layer of iron-rich clayey sand, and a limestone base with fissured asterias fossils. All of this, combined with the slope on which the vineyard rests, provides optimal natural drainage. Moreover, this terroir is ideally suited to theSémillon, which is therefore the only grape variety used within theClimens CastleThis affirms the unique character of the vintage. Combined with the Sauternes microclimate, it allows for the production of noble rot, which, through the action of Botrytis cinerea, will enhance the soul of the wine. Although this noble rot is a boon, offering grapes of exceptional quality, it also demands much more meticulous work from the vineyards. The work in the vineyards in theClimens CastleIt is therefore crucial to select only the grapes that have reached perfect ripeness and are concentrated by noble rot.
Exceptional wines
Unrivaled quality, vintage after vintage
The unique expertise combined with the exceptional terroir ofClimens Castleallow the production of exceptional wines, vintage after vintage. Indeed, the resulting wine is subtle, ethereal, and elegant, unlike any other. The terroir also imparts a touch of brilliance and depth found nowhere else. Thus, whatever vintage you choose, you will be charmed by its unique grace, a balance between minerality and tension. You will be even more captivated by the incredible aromatic palette, a blend of floral, fruity, and spicy notes, sometimes with a hint of minty freshness. In their youth, the wines ofClimens CastleThey will typically exhibit a dominant citrus character (lemon, citron, grapefruit), accompanied by white flowers, which give them a rather pale color. As they age, the wines will develop spices and candied fruit notes, offering a harmonious blend that combines sweetness and freshness. Thus, the elegant wines ofClimens Castlewill captivate you both in their youth and after decades of care.
