Tasting Notes

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Vinous Neal Martin - 18 Aug 22
The 1980 Climens has a rather strange fungal nose mixed with peppermint and wet wool. Light on the palate, this could almost be a Chenin Blanc, fading fast on the finish. Of curiosity value only. Tasted April 2009. Tasted at Château Climens.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2025
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Bordeaux

Red Bordeaux, globally renowned, is crafted in France’s Bordeaux region from grapes like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. These full-bodied wines feature dark fruit flavours, earthy and spicy notes, and often benefit from ageing. Top producers include Château Margaux, Château Latour, and Château Lafite Rothschild. White Bordeaux, made from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, offers styles from crisp to rich, with citrus and tropical notes. Sweet Bordeaux wines, like Sauternes, are famed for their rich sweetness and flavours of apricot and honey, with Château d’Yquem as a leading producer.