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Tim

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Posts:1465

04/23/2005 11:19 PM
First one from my own stash, from 375ml. The above note is very similar to my current impression and I am pretty disappointed. Pale straw in color, upon first opening it had a light lemon to it with a touch of honeysuckle that was distinctly similar to young quality Auslese . It is very clean and crisp, just medium bodied, very dainty in the mouth, with a tinge of coconut, same as Whiner notes above. I would also add I had impressions of vanillan and sandalwood with a couple hours of air time. Noticeably short finish for an '01 Sauternes. With nearly 24 hours of air it is showing more honeysuckle, superbly, deftly balanced, finishing with a much longer lemonesque essense. Except for the extremely obvious sense of elegance the wine imparts, it bares little resemblence to my memories of last February and probably would only garner a 90 or so rating right now. I'll keep this bottle for a few more days and see if it finds its former glory.

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Arlington, TX

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05/03/2007 11:51 AM
2001 Château Climens - France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Barsac (4/28/2007) WIML96+,WA100,WS97 Tasted April 28, 2007 at an offline. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of apricots, honeysuckle, orange zest and spices. Flavors of honey, toasted nuts and dried apricots. Thick and unctuous on the palate with excellent acidity, good body and very much well balanced. Excellent. Hold several years and this might just hit that 100 point mark the Wine Advocate bestowed up it. (96 pts.)

Joe ----- Wine is like potato chips around me...if it's open, it's gone.

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