90-94 / 100
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Vintage | 1989 |
Rating | 90-94 |
Classification | Sauternes - 1er Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Sauternes |
Colour | Sweet white wine |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Price | From 100 € to 200 € |
Château | Climens |
Country | France |
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High-wired, super-focused, seductively creamy and beautifully balanced. The beam of lemon, honey, spice, pear and melon flavor shines through to a fresh, long finish. Tempting now.
For whatever reason, the 1989 is merely outstanding rather than dazzling. Although it lacks the complexity of the 1988, it is a plump, muscular, rich, intense, full-bodied, and sweeter-than-usual Climens. For a 1989, it possesses good acidity. If more complexity and grip develop, my rating may look stingy.
Deep yellow-gold ; lovely, deep, orange blossom nose and flavour. Very sweet, full, rich yet elegant.Magnificent.Glorious now, generations of life ahead.