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Vintage | Wine 1972 |
Classification | Sauternes - 1er Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Sauternes |
Colour | Sweet white wine |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Château Climens |
Country | France |
DOMAINE DE JOUANDA Bas Armagnac 1972
Armagnac
Morey Saint Denis
Sauternes
Pessac Leognan
Saint Emilion
Pauillac
I was shocked at how good this wine was when I first tasted it. The year 1972 was dreadful but Climens managed to produce a wine with good ripeness, some hints of botrytis, a fleshy texture, and sound balance.