CLOS FLORIDENE Graves Rouge (Denis Dubourdieu) 2014 MAGNUM

Description

The 2014 Clos Floridène has garnered significant acclaim, showcasing a blend of dark cherry, plum, smoke, graphite, and game, earning 90 points from Vinous. Antonio Galloni praised its sumptuous and enveloping character, highlighting its impeccable balance and lush texture. The Wine Advocate rated it 89-91 points, noting its crisp, minerally bouquet, firm tannins, and cool, classic finish that reflects the Graves terroir. Medium-bodied and charming, this wine displays a great personality with plenty of distinctive character. Decanter awarded it 89 points, highlighting black fruit aromas from the Cabernet Sauvignon with a savoury profile, showcasing classic Graves notes of cedar and cigar box. Overall, this well-crafted wine is enjoyable now and has excellent ageing potential through 2029.

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Clos Floridène is a distinguished winery located in the Graves region of Bordeaux, France, known for producing high-quality red and white wines. Founded by the late Denis Dubourdieu, a renowned oenologist and influential figure in the Bordeaux wine industry, the estate spans approximately 27 hectares, featuring a mix of grape varieties including Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot.

Denis Dubourdieu was celebrated for his innovative approaches to winemaking and his deep understanding of the terroir, which greatly influenced the quality of Clos Floridène's wines. The estate focuses on expressing the unique characteristics of its vineyard through careful vineyard management and winemaking techniques. The red wines are known for their richness and complexity, while the white wines are characterised by freshness and balance, showcasing citrus and floral notes along with a mineral finish.

Clos Floridène reflects Dubourdieu’s commitment to quality and excellence, making it a respected name among wine enthusiasts and collectors, who appreciate its ability to produce elegant and memorable wines. The legacy of Denis Dubourdieu continues to inspire the approach and philosophy behind the estate's offerings.

VINOUS 90 points
Drinking Window 2017 - 2024
From: 2014 Bordeaux: A September Surprise (Feb 2017)
Dark cherry, plum, smoke, graphite and game are all fused together in the 2014 Clos Floridène. Sumptuous, round and enveloping, it is absolutely impeccable in its balance. This wine is in a fairly lush style texturally, but it works. - By Antonio Galloni on February 2017

THE WINE ADVOCATE (89-91) points
Reviewed by: Neal Martin
Drink Date: 2017 - 2029
The Clos Floridene 2014 has a crisp, quite minerally bouquet that is well defined and focused. These aromatics possess charm and personality. The palate is medium-bodied with firm, slightly dry tannin but with plenty of Graves-like character coming through on the cool and classic finish. This is a well crafted wine but hey, we take that as given nowadays.
Published: Apr 30, 2015

DECANTER 89 points
Tasted by: Jane Anson
Drinking Window: 2016 - 2021
Black fruits from the Cabernet Sauvignon on the nose, not overly generous, this feels well ripened but savoury, picks up on classic Graves cedar and cigar box, all restrained and held in check. Good drinking pleasure over next five years. One third new oak for 12 months.