1959 - Climens, Barsac

The 1959 Climens is lighter than other Sauternes that I have encountered from this vintage. The nose is a touch ephemeral, with light peach and citrus aromas, a hint of lime and wild honey. The palate is much better with a surprising sharpness given the vintage in question, yet there is a sense of mineralité and poise, less residual sugar than you would expect with a tang of stem ginger on the aftertaste. Tasted November 2009 at the Château Climens vertical in Zurich.