Clos Floridène rouge 2015

Name: Clos Floridène rouge 2015
Brand: Clos Floridène
Rating: 3.8 (21 reviews)

Graves|Red wine

Bordeaux

Red

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3.8/5 (21 customers)

90-92/100

Robert Parker

15/20

Bettane & Desseauve

"The 2015 Clos Floridène offers greedy scents of blackcurrant, wild strawberry and flowers on the nose, almost Burgundian in style in terms of purity. The palate is well balanced, with fine but firm tannins [...]. Lots of energy here, in Graves with a nod to Volnay." (Wine Advocate 2016 - Robert Parker) Delivered in wooden cases for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (excluding Point Relais delivery).

Features

Estate

Clos Floridène

Vintage

2015

Designation

Graves

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot

Terroirs

thin layer of clayey sands rich in iron oxide

Viticulture

reasoned

Harvest

at optimum maturity

Winemaking

vatting for 20 to 25 days at 30°C

Breeding

12 months in barrels (1/3 new)

Alcohol content

13.5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

vivid, intense color

Nose

aroma of blackcurrant, wild strawberry, with notes of mint, liquorice and smoke

Mouth

powerful fruity and tannic flavours, silky and fresh

Serve

at 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2018

Drink before

2025+

Food and wine pairing

enjoy with lamb, entrecôte bordelaise, stuffed poultry...

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Rated (2018 guide) 15/20 (Very good wine)

Domain rated (2018 guide) 3*Stars (High-quality production that can serve as a benchmark in its sector)

About the wine:

Good, fresh, simple. Very clean, classic balance, on the reserve, well vinified but with a slight lack of sensuality.

About the domain :

This brand, which combines the first names of Florence and Denis Dubourdieu, has benefited from the know-how and savoir-faire of the famous Bordeaux oenologist who sadly passed away in 2016. The whites, which express more the astonishing minerality of a limestone terroir than the varietal aromas of local grape varieties, are incomparable. We also produce a small quantity of reds, which are meticulously crafted and now match the perfection of the whites. These are undoubtedly the stars of the appellation! The wines, both red and white (the white being better known because of its anteriority), verge on perfection, whatever the vintage. Great minerality, racy aromas of great purity, volume, elegance, freshness and irresistible balance for the white. The reds, classic and elegant, are up to the challenge.

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Rated (2016 guide) 90-92/100 (Outstanding wine)

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Domaine rated (2023 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winegrowers with a good level of production, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the domain :

Well-known to wine lovers, this estate is the work of the pope of Bordeaux white wines, oenologist Denis Dubourdieu, who passed away in 2016. For many years, Clos Floridène has been one of the appellation's undisputed leaders. The most astonishing aspect of its production lies in the profound classicism it expresses: far removed from the heavy caricatures of woody, overly exuberant whites often found in ambitious Bordeaux châteaux, Floridène white is a slender, straightforward wine, devoid of artifice, of crystalline purity. The red, an original expression of Cabernet-sauvignon on limestone, possesses the same distinguished elegance. These wines are ideal for cellaring for several years.

Customer reviews

Customer rating

3.8/5

on 21 reviews

Note and review by M. DIDIER P. Published on 20/01/2019

Magnificent Graves product. Bright, dark ruby color with violet tints. Spicy nose, very complete. Fine mouthfeel despite well-presented tannins. Distinguished and warm at the same time. Superb balance, good length. Will get even better!