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Vintage | Wine 1989 |
Classification | Sauternes - 1er Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Sauternes |
Colour | Sweet white wine |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Château Climens |
Country | France |
Saint Emilion
Latricières Chambertin
Saint Julien
CHÂTEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION 1989
Pessac Leognan
Moulis
Saint Julien
Champagne
PAUL JABOULET AINE La Chapelle 1989
Hermitage Rouge
Châteauneuf du Pape
Pomerol
High-wired, super-focused, seductively creamy and beautifully balanced. The beam of lemon, honey, spice, pear and melon flavor shines through to a fresh, long finish. Tempting now.
For whatever reason, the 1989 is merely outstanding rather than dazzling. Although it lacks the complexity of the 1988, it is a plump, muscular, rich, intense, full-bodied, and sweeter-than-usual Climens. For a 1989, it possesses good acidity. If more complexity and grip develop, my rating may look stingy.
Deep yellow-gold ; lovely, deep, orange blossom nose and flavour. Very sweet, full, rich yet elegant.Magnificent.Glorious now, generations of life ahead.