Description
Clos Floridène is today a 40 ha vineyard in the Graves appellation; Mainly located on the limestone plateau of Pujols sur Ciron, near Barsac, it also has a few plots on the stony terraces of Illats. Its name evokes the first names of its founders: Denis and Florence Dubourdieu. Exclusively maintained by traditional ploughing, the soil of this vineyard receives no herbicides. Organic manures are based on vegetable compost. Particular care is taken with pruning and disbudding, exclusively carried out by the winegrowers, with a view to optimizing the quality of the harvest and the longevity of the vine. Trellising, stripping and thinning are done by hand with meticulous care.
Tasting Notes
The 2019 Clos Floridène is such a gorgeous wine. Silky and polished to the core, the 2019 is exceptionally beautiful. Crushed flowers, red berry fruit, cinnamon, licorice and blood orange all grace this mid-weight, nuanced Graves. All the elements are so well balanced. Superb. [92/100 Points, Antonio Galloni – January 2022, vinous.com]
