Château Climens

Sauternes Barsac 2011

The 2011 Château Climens Barsac is classified as a 1er Cru Classé and is made solely from Sémillon. This noble sweet white wine is graceful and elegant, but also has strength and magnificence and is the quintessential expression of this appellation. Barsac is the only village within Sauternes to benefit from its own appellation, and Château Climens is known as the "Lord of Barsac". Its history dates back to the 16th century, and only five families have owned the estate from its origins. This is a rare occurrence, which explains why its surface area in a continuous single vineyard has practically remained unchanged since the date of its creation. In 1971, Lucien Lurton, already the owner of several famous classified growths in the Médoc, was won over by the finesse of the Climens wines and acquired the château. It was in 1992 that his daughter Bérénice Lurton took over the château's destiny.