Château Climens Barsac 1986 (750ml) California California Pinot Noir

Château Climens Barsac 1986 (750ml) California California Pinot NoirA totally compelling Climens and every bit as good as the 1988. It is probably the best Climens made since their spectacular 1971. Still light gold in color, it has an expansive bouquet of new oak, oranges, pineapples, and other tropical fruits. In the mouth, there is great richness that seems all the more impressive because of the wine's remarkable clarity and definition. There is as much botrytis in the 1986 as in the 1988. Despite the intensity and

rich lemon curd and a wonderful minerality lead to a luscious

It's savory in style with cooling acidity and a soothingly round feel as herbal tones resonate over a wave of dark red fruits

The mouth is full

and a kiss of chalky minerality

crisp refreshing entry

La Violette and Bodedga Monteviejo in Argentina

Floods of fruit on the nose

this has 15

strawberry and red cherry fruits

It lasted all summer allowing for perfect development of the grapes which

Château Duhart-Milon

These are delightfully full-bodied wines with great aromatic persistence