Denis & Florence Dubourdieu Clos Floridène Blanc Grand Vin de Graves 2016

Vinum

Still developing on the nose—restrained yet complex—with notes of spices, exotic fruits, and blossoms, and a hint of menthol. Full-bodied on the palate, with a dense structure, perfectly balanced, and impressively long, featuring a delicate touch of bitterness. A great white wine, enjoyable in its youth, but it will only reveal its full potential with age.

Decanter

Made from vines planted on limestone soils, this shows the philosophy of Denis Dubourdieu. Freshness and purity are allied with concentrated fruit in a restrained, elegant package. Although clearly white Bordeaux, this is not showy or overly oaky.

Bettane et Desseauve

"A nose of great purity, with white flowers, pear and white peach, apricot, anise, citrus, and acacia. The palate is round, fleshy, and aromatic, with vibrant freshness on the finish."

La Revue du Vin de France

This 2016 Clos Floridène shows beautiful intensity and remarkable balance, with a crystalline, pure palate. All about brilliance and finesse.

Bettane & Desseauve

A nose of great purity, with white flowers, pear and white peach, apricot, anise, citrus, and acacia. The palate is round, fleshy, and aromatic, with vibrant freshness on the finish.

Antonio Galloni

The 2016 Clos Floridène Blanc is a huge overachiever. Green apple, pear and jasmine are some of the many nuances laced into this silky, beautifully textured white. Even though it has just been bottled, the 2016 is super impressive. Today, the 2016 stands out for its brightness and overall energy.

Tim Atkin

Wine Spectator

$28 | A rapier style, with chalk-edged lime pith, white asparagus, thyme and quinine notes that are finely pitched through the bony finish. Pure and chiseled.

B my Bordeaux

Pale lemon yellow. Apples, lemons, some spices, minerals nose. Fresh acidity, minerals, apples, refreshing, smooth texture, elegant, playful, some vanilla, long.