Clos Floridène - Graves rouge 2019

Bettane & Desseauve

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.

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

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.

Yves Beck

About the wine:

Clos Floridène's bouquet reveals itself with subtlety and pertinence. Precision and finesse. On the palate, the wine displays a touch of creaminess and freshness. Full-bodied, with compact, fine-grained tannins and a refreshing structure. A convincing wine and a great success! 2024 - 2037

Jean-Marc Quarin

About the wine:

Dark, crimson color, lively and beautiful. Intense, fruity, fresh nose. Delicate on entry, meticulous in the middle and above all very aromatic, with body and meticulous tannicity, the wine stretches out on the finish, long and sappy.

Vert de Vin

About the wine:

The nose is aromatic and offers fine power. Notes of full-bodied black cherry/blackberry, juicy blackberry/blackberry and, to a lesser extent, crushed redcurrant are combined with hints of spice, cuben pepper and an imperceptible hint of fresh tobacco. Fruity and balanced on the palate, with an acidic structure, harmony, slight freshness, juiciness, good definition, smoothness, fine roundness, fine tension and good structure. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of ripe/ripe wild blackcurrant, small black berries and, to a lesser extent, wild raspberry, combined with fine hints of morello cherry, lily, violet, cardamom, racy minerality and a subtle hint of fresh tobacco. Good length. Well-balanced tannins.

Anthocyanes - Yohan Castaing

About the wine:

Beautiful aromatic balance between smoke, black fruit and oak. Full on the palate, with a lovely Cabernet structure and the necessary roundness provided by the Merlot. The tannic charge is palpable, as in 2018, with a little more length and less roundness. Very good ageing potential.