2007 Climens and 2001 Guiraud

2007 Climens (Barsac) and 2001 Guiraud (Sauterne)

Two “Stickies” one from Sauterne and one from Barsac. From two excellent to outstanding vintages.

The 2001 Guiraud opened with apricot and marzipan nose. The palate is medium bodied with a good dose of botrytis. Its a moderately complex wine that is drinking quite well now. Well made. Its very supple. Very enjoyable. In one word - “unpretentious”.

Climens is probably my favourite sticky from Bordeaux.

The 2007 Climens is very young compared to the Guiraud. it is intense with a very concentrated palate. Very high botrytis effect. Its very rich and sweet. It has good acidity and has a touch of bitterness in the end. Its colour looks more deep than I am used to at this stage; whether thats just a vintage effect? There was a report in the latest issue of World of Fine Wine tasting that the 2007 Climens looks more advanced. Based on colour per se - I would say -possibly? But (to my untrained palate) the other elements and constructs suggest a longer cellar life. We will see. I might open another one in a few years to check development.

Would like to know if anyone else has opened a 2007 Climens?

Thanks for the notes. Haven’t tried either yet, but I’ve heard good things about the 07 Climens. The price definitely went up for the vintage because of the high score (NM99+). Do you think it comes across better than other vintages like 2003 and 2005?

I haven’t had the Climens yet mine are still in bond. But I’ve had the second wine the Cypres, the first time about 9 months ago in my favourite restaurant in Belfast as was blown away with it, loved it. Then I remembered I have a few cases in bond of the Climens and a big smile came asross my face.

The price did go up substantially in 2007.

I do not think it is much better than 2005. I an not in love with 2003 …so will keep that out of discussion. Currently, I would not pay premier money for it. I would rather buy 2009 EP which is cheaper.

I had 2004 and 1995 Climens recently. Both very nice; less intense but sensual (and cheap).

Thanks for the note Sanjay.

Bought a case and already in long term storage (daughters birth year).

Climens is also my favorite producer, but I won’t get to try this for a good while yet…hmmm. Perhaps I might have to try to pick up a single bottle…