Chateau Climens Asphodele 2020

This is only the second vintage of this dry white wine made from the Chateau Climens's vineyard in Sauternes, in collaboration with Pascal Jolivet from Sancerre. It is 100% Sémillon, fermented and aged in stainless steel. The nose has a lovely, soft-spoken restraint, offering notes of lemon peel, fresh hay, Bosc pears and paraffin wax with touches of coriander seed, honeysuckle and toasted almonds. The medium-bodied palate has beautifully understated savory and mineral nuances accenting the citrus and spiced pears flavors with a lively line of freshness and a satiny texture, finishing long and perfumed. As with Chateau Climens, this wine is certified both organic and biodynamic. Drink 2020 - 2025.

This is the first release of a dry white wine from this Barsac chateau. Beautifully fresh, the biodynamic wine also has a ripe, honeyed character that reminds that the vineyard normally produces dessert wines. The wine is a classic in the making, rich while deliciously balanced