Clos Floridène - Graves blanc 2025 (Primeurs)
93/100
Yves Beck
92/100
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
“Clos Floridène Blanc possesses the distinctive character of white wines from great limestone terroirs”
“A precise and elegant wine, where the fruit blends perfectly with refined tannins, offering a caressing and seductive palate. It has medium body, lovely fruitiness, a gentle character, and an overall smoothness and splendor. All while remaining structured. ” (James Suckling 2026)
Delivery: First half of 2028
Packaging: Plain cardboard box for 1 to 5 bottles purchased and original wooden case for multiples of 6 bottles
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Starting at €99 on your first order
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink from
2027
Drink before
2035
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2018 guide): 3 stars (High-quality production, setting the standard in its sector)
About the estate:
This brand, named after Florence and Denis Dubourdieu, has benefited from the expertise and marketing acumen of the renowned Bordeaux oenologist, who sadly passed away in 2016. The whites, which express the astonishing minerality of a limestone terroir more than the varietal aromas of the local grape varieties, are incomparable. A small quantity of red wine, meticulously crafted and now matching the perfection of the white, is also produced. These are undoubtedly the stars of the appellation! The wines, both red and white (the white being better known due to its longer history), border on perfection, regardless of the vintage. The white wine offers great minerality, refined and exceptionally pure aromas, body, elegance, freshness, and an irresistible balance. The red, classic and elegant, is equally impressive.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Well known among wine enthusiasts, this estate is the creation of the “pope of Bordeaux white wines,” oenologist Denis Dubourdieu, who passed away in 2016. For many years now, Clos Floridène has undeniably been one of the appellation’s most reliable choices. The most striking aspect of the production lies in the profound classicism it expresses: far removed from the heavy, woody, and overly exuberant caricatures of white wines often found in ambitious Bordeaux châteaux, the Floridène white is a slender, straightforward wine, free of artifice, with crystalline purity. The red, an original expression of Cabernet Sauvignon on limestone, possesses the same distinguished elegance. These wines age beautifully for several years in the cellar.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
This bouquet is full of freshness and subtlety, with floral and fruity notes—specifically hints of grapefruit, orange peel, and anise. Slightly briny on the palate, the wine stands out for its linear and precise development. It is harmonious, structured, and persistent.
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
Wine rated (2026 guide) 92/100