Clos FloridneGravesPujols sur Ciron1982DenisFlorence Dubourdieu

Pujols sur Ciron(Barsac)Barsac503.1Illats

Graves Rouge A.O.C.

72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28 % Merlot

25C30C2025

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Clos Floridne Rouge Cabernet-Sauvignon
2015Clos Floridne RougeBurgundy

GravesVolnay8 – 10

Clos Floridne vineyard, in Pujols sur Ciron, located in the Graves region, has been slowly developed since 1982 by Denis and Florence Dubourdieu, thanks to the successive purchases of plots located in the best terroirs. The name of the estate is derived from the two founders’ first names.

From a geological standpoint, the soil of Pujols sur Ciron where most of the vineyard is situated is much like the one of Barsac. A thin layer of red clayey sands, rich in iron oxide, and known as “Barsac red sands”, tops the limestone bed rock. This limits the roots depth of the vine to about 50cm. The water that got stored within the slightly porous rock throughout the summer is progressively dispensed to the vine during the winter, thus preventing excessive water stress. A small portion of the vineyard (3.1 hectares), on the commune of Illats, is planted on a graveled and clayey rump.

Appellation:
Graves Rouge A.O.C.

Country of Origin:
Bordeaux, France

Type:
Red/Rouge (Still)

Grape Varieties:
72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28 % Merlot

Vinification:
Ripened harvest is handpicked and undergoes 20 to 25 days maceration at moderate temperature
(25C to 30C).

Ageing:
Ageing is performed in oak barrels a third of which is new, for 12 months.

Tasting Notes:
Clos Floridne Rouge is strongly marked by an unusual association in Bordeaux, Cabernet-Sauvignon on calcareous soil.
With a bright and intense color, this 2015 Clos Floridne Rouge offers up luscious red-currant, wild strawberry and floral scents on the nose, almost Burgundy-like in terms of purity, with hints of mint, liquorice and smokiness.
The palate is well balanced with fine but firm tannin, The fruit and tannin are powerful, silky and fresh.
Plenty of energy here, a Graves with a nod to Volnay, bound to offer 8-10 years of pleasure.