Clos Floridène

Clos Floridène was gradually established from 1982 onwards by Denis and Florence Dubourdieu, both from old Bordeaux winegrowing families, through the purchase of plots in the communes of Pujols sur Ciron and Illat in the Graves region. The name "Floridène" is a combination of the first names of the Dubourdieu couple. 

The 40-hectare vineyard (17.3 ha of red and 22.7 ha of white) extends over soils similar to those of Barsac, rich in iron oxide clayey sand on a limestone subsoil. Clos Floridène consists of a high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon (72%) combined with 28% Merlot for the red wines. The white vineyard consists of the traditional grape varieties Sémillon (56%), Sauvignon (43%) and Muscadelle (1%).  The wines produced are a dry white wine and a red wine with theGraves appellation. Since 2004, Floridène rosé, with its great aromatic brilliance, has also been produced. 

Exclusively maintained by traditional plowing, the vineyard soil is not treated with any herbicides. Thus, "cultivated like a garden" in an orderly and preserved natural environment, the vines at Clos Floridène ripen early and produce concentrated, flavorful grapes with the sweetness and aromatic brilliance of fresh fruit, which is reflected in the wines.