Château Climens is a highly-regarded estate in Barsac famed for their sumptuous dessert wine. Climens has joined forces with Pascal Jolivet of Sancerre to produce this exquisite dry white from 100% Sémillon grapes that expresses the Climens terroir beautifully. Asphodèle is named for a wild lily and one can certainly fine floral finesse in the wine. The 2018 Asphodèle Blanc Sec is an outstanding example of the richness and complexity that can be found in Sémillon wines from top sites. The nose is full and forward with tantalizing aromas of peaches, pears and rich lemon backed by hints of flowers, cream, honey and herbs. Creamy on the palate, it offers lovely ripe peach, pear and citrus fruits plus hints of herbs and flowers. It’s an exotic treat that is not aged in oak but has a rich texture and layers of flavor. With just a bit of imagination, one can sense the style of the Climens Barsac terroir in a dry wine.
Château Climens, Bordeaux Blanc Sec (France) 2018
By Wayne Belding