Clos Floridene

Graves AOC

Clos Floridène is located in the Graves appellation, on the South-Eastern side of Bordeaux. Since 1982 Denis and Florence Dubourdieu have supervised the replanting of the vineyard, both come from old families of winemakers of the Bordeaux region. Assisted by their sons, Fabrice and Jean-Jacques, they run several estates in the Sauternes, Graves and Cadillac-Côtes de Bordeaux regions. At the beginning in 1982, Clos Floridène was a small enclosed parcel planted with 4 acres of old white vines composed of Sémillon and Muscadelle, a wine-grower dwelling, an old cellar and 4 acres of fallow land which was planted, upon the acquisition of the vineyard, with Cabernet Sauvignon. The vineyard acquired its present-day size through the successive purchase of neighboring parcels. In 1991, Clos Floridène was significantly enlarged through the addition of Château Montalivet, a 32 acres vineyard. Château Montalivet produces now Clos Floridène’s second wine under the “Drapeaux de Floridène (Floridène’s Flags) label.

Grape Varieties:

72% Cabernet Sauvignon – 28% Merlot

Vineyard:

Mostly situated on the calcareous plateau of Pujols sur Ciron, near Barsac, with a few plots also located on the pebbly terraces of Illats, vines are in average 25 years old.

Winemaking:

After a hand-picked harvest, the classical vinification take place in its for 20 to 25 days. Then the wine ages for 12months in oak barrels with 1/3 in new oak.

Tasting Note:

Deep and intense nose, offering black baked fruit such as plum and blackberry. Medium to full body palate with a nice freshness balanced with a fine structure that lasts with a elegant finish.

Food Pairing:

Perfect with a Foie Gras  or nice cheese selection ,this wine will be perfect with a quiche and vegetables. Can be kept for 10 to 15 years.

Rating:

Vintage 2016: 91-92 Points James Suckling