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Wine Description
The Story
This noble sweet white wine, graceful and weightless, is a subtle wine that is like no other. If it is the very expression of the quintessence of this appellation with balance and freshness, it also has the strength and magnificence among the greatest Sauternes. Climens is characterized by brilliance or depth, borne only of its unique terroir.
This special grace, the result of tightness and minerality is also blessed with an extraordinary a...
Vintage 1940
1940 was a warm year which produced a decent vintage. In spite of the drought, the vines survived and the hot sunrays promoted a good harvest.
The flowering period started in early june and the fruits started to ripen early in Bourgogne, producing subtle and fine red wines.
In Bordeaux, well-balanced, harmonious red wines were produced. The 1940 vintage proves to be better than the 1939.
Some very successful bottles were produced ...