1998 Climens

Climens

91Average Score

Bordeaux / France

White

Pale to medium gold in color, the 1998 Climens has a nose of chalk dust, lemongrass, straw and dried apples with hints of candied lemons and toasted almonds. The palate is a little tired and fading, with pleasant nutty/savory notions and a bit of dryness to the finish. Drink up! May 2018, www.robertparker.com

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate Score: 88/100

12x75cl

0 Immediate | 2 Marketplace

£604.00

Scores + Notes

Average Score

(No tasting note given) Wine Advocate.April, 2000

Robert ParkerScore: 91-95/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine AdvocateScore: 88/100

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Product Details

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

Barsac

Colour

White

Taste

Sweet

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-region

Barsac

Colour

White

Taste

Sweet

Alcohol %

Product Type

Still wine

Product Subtype

Drinking Window

Average Score

(No tasting note given) Wine Advocate.April, 2000

Robert ParkerScore: 91-95/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine AdvocateScore: 88/100