Clos Floridene
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Bordeaux | 5 | - | $117.00 | |||||
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Immerse yourself in the sublime complexity of the N Floridene Reflets 2016. Created in Bordeaux's prestigious Graves region, this fine wine showcases the unrivalled winemaking expertise of renowned vintners Denis and Florance Dubourdieu. Crafted from 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Cabernet Franc, and 25% Merlot grapes, this 2016 vintage also proudly bears the undeniable imprint of its gravelly terroir. One sip of the N Floridene Reflets 2016 unveils a symphony of flavours, with a strong presence of dark fruits, complemented by subtle hints of spice and roasted coffee. This divine harmony of taste is the outcome of 12 to 14 months aging in French oak barrels, a testament to the winemakers' painstaking attention to detail. Densely structured and elegantly balanced, this wine offers boundless pleasures to the discerning palate. N Floridene Reflets 2016 is indeed an epitome of Bordeaux's rich viticultural heritage. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 90-92 (WA) | $233.00 | |||||
Wine Advocate (90-92)The 2015 Clos Floridene offers up luscious redcurrant, wild strawberry and floral scents on the nose, almost Burgundy-like in terms of purity. The palate is well balanced with fine but firm tannin, a little pinched at the moment, but by the time of bottling it will have undone its top-shirt button. Plenty of energy here, a Graves with a nod to Volnay, bound to offer 8-10 years of pleasure. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90-93 (WS) | $149.00 | |||||
Wine Spectator (90-93)Streamlined and fresh in feel, offering a polished beam of cherry and red currant notes laced with subtle tobacco and mineral hints. Sleek finish |
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Bordeaux | 14 | 89-91 (VN (AG)) | $234.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-91)The 2020 Clos Floridène is a powerful, driving wine. Bright and punchy in the glass, the 2020 has plenty of energy, all propped up by a spine of tannin that lends energy. Floral and savory accents add perfume over time. It will be interesting to see if the 2020 softens with élevage. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 89-91 (VN (AG)) | $248.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-91)The 2020 Clos Floridène is a powerful, driving wine. Bright and punchy in the glass, the 2020 has plenty of energy, all propped up by a spine of tannin that lends energy. Floral and savory accents add perfume over time. It will be interesting to see if the 2020 softens with élevage. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 89-91 (VN (AG)) | $162.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89-91)The 2020 Clos Floridène is a powerful, driving wine. Bright and punchy in the glass, the 2020 has plenty of energy, all propped up by a spine of tannin that lends energy. Floral and savory accents add perfume over time. It will be interesting to see if the 2020 softens with élevage. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 91-93 (VN (NM)) | $106.00 | |||||
Vinous - Neal Martin (91-93)The 2021 Clos Floridene has a perfumed, incense-tinged bouquet of light tobacco and undergrowth aromas and decent fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, pretty red fruit and a beautifully balanced, cohesive finish. This is how to do 2021 without having to push too hard. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90-93 (WS) | $118.00 | |||||
Wine Spectator (90-93)This white delivers tangy fleur de sel, thyme, lemon and white asparagus notes, with good zing for the vintage. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90-92 (VN (AG)) | $207.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90-92)The 2020 Clos Floridène Blanc is exquisite. Bright, creamy and perfumed, Clos Floridène is a winner. Gentle hints of apricot, spice, chamomile, spice and lemon confit all grace this impeccably balanced white from the Dubourdieu family. |
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Bordeaux | 17 | 90-92 (VN (AG)) | $173.00 | |||||
Vinous - Antonio Galloni (90-92)The 2020 Clos Floridène Blanc is exquisite. Bright, creamy and perfumed, Clos Floridène is a winner. Gentle hints of apricot, spice, chamomile, spice and lemon confit all grace this impeccably balanced white from the Dubourdieu family. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 93 (JA) | $177.00 | |||||
Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux (93)This has grip and energy, striking gooseberry and citrus fruits, cold ash and white pepper spices giving focus on the finish. One of the best Clos Floridène whites for years, and what a pleasure to taste. 25% new oak and lees stirring. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | - | $117.00 | |||||
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Les Reflets de Floridene Blanc 2016 is an exquisite blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, meticulously crafted by the renowned winemaker, Jean-Marc Darroze in the Graves appellation in Bordeaux. Drawing on years of savoir-faire, the winemaker has elegantly balanced these two grape varietals to offer a wine of superior quality and character. This vintage has a beautifully rich bouquet, reminiscent of citrus and exotic fruits to complement its crisp, enduring finish. Born from calcareous clay soils that impart a distinct minerality, Les Reflets de Floridene Blanc 2016 is a testimony to the terroir's unique expression. Both varietals were harvested by hand, vinified separately, and aged in oak barrels, allowing each to unleash their individual complexities. This meticulous process makes Les Reflets de Floridene Blanc 2016 a wine that dazzles with its aromatic plurality and richness on the palate, making it a marvellous companion to gastronomical explorations. |
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