Clos Floridene
Graves Blanc White Bordeaux Blend
Graves, Bordeaux, France
Ripe but underscored with fresh lawn goodness and that oomph of I dunno what but..okay it’s an asshole move for me to say I’d know it was obviously a Bordeaux blanc in a blind tasting…but also, it is SO Bordeaux blanc bringing pencils, wet grass and fun citrus all together and…ugh I love Bordeaux’s white wines
Ripe but underscored with fresh lawn goodness and that oomph of I dunno what but..okay it’s an asshole move for me to say I’d know it was obviously a Bordeaux blanc in a blind tasting…but also, it is SO Bordeaux blanc bringing pencils, wet grass and fun citrus all together and…ugh I love Bordeaux’s white wines
Apr 28th, 2023
Textured and layered, with nice depth. Good value wine and drinking very well at the moment.
Textured and layered, with nice depth. Good value wine and drinking very well at the moment.
Dec 9th, 2022
Aromas: lime, touch of coconut. Lovely lime-pith sweetness on the palate, balanced acidity. Love this
Aromas: lime, touch of coconut. Lovely lime-pith sweetness on the palate, balanced acidity. Love this
May 14th, 2022
See 3 previous tasting notes on this wine which are still consistent with this tasting. This has a short drinking window. A whiff of passion fruit no doubt reflecting the warmer 2015 vintage in Bordeaux. Tasted again 38 weeks later on 27 June 2022 with consistent notes. Passion fruit.
See 3 previous tasting notes on this wine which are still consistent with this tasting. This has a short drinking window. A whiff of passion fruit no doubt reflecting the warmer 2015 vintage in Bordeaux. Tasted again 38 weeks later on 27 June 2022 with consistent notes. Passion fruit.
Sep 30th, 2021Mid Lemon to pale gold in colour. Oak maturation in the background but is there discreetly with a vanilla note amongst the citrus aromas. Also an oxidative note. The palate is lemon and lime with plenty of citric acid nicely balanced by the oak. On the 2nd night notes of Quince and mandarin - quite supple on the palate.
Mid Lemon to pale gold in colour. Oak maturation in the background but is there discreetly with a vanilla note amongst the citrus aromas. Also an oxidative note. The palate is lemon and lime with plenty of citric acid nicely balanced by the oak. On the 2nd night notes of Quince and mandarin - quite supple on the palate.
Sep 3rd, 2020Tasting Group. My 2nd, group 3rd. Melons, kiwi. Green notes. Hay
Tasting Group. My 2nd, group 3rd. Melons, kiwi. Green notes. Hay
Feb 25th, 2020Tasted at least twice before as recently as August 2019. Previous notes apply. This was quite delicious with the small oak component adding perfectly balanced texture. Made for earlier consumption.
Tasted at least twice before as recently as August 2019. Previous notes apply. This was quite delicious with the small oak component adding perfectly balanced texture. Made for earlier consumption.
Dec 8th, 2019
Paired with Andalousie and Akosombo chocolates - dark chocolate ganache with lemon cream. The lemon favors in both reinforced each other in a surprisingly good way
Paired with Andalousie and Akosombo chocolates - dark chocolate ganache with lemon cream. The lemon favors in both reinforced each other in a surprisingly good way
Nov 8th, 2019Colour of mid Lemon with green tinges. Aromas of mouldy Apple with dust and honey. My wife noted Geranium and cut grass (and generally loved the wine). Perfectly judged oak influence which doesn’t intrude. The next day after use of VacuVin different aromas of grapefruit and honeysuckle. Really must drink more White Bordeaux. Had another bottle 13 weeks later on 18th August 2019 with consistent notes. Slippery mouth feel. Minimal oak influence. Great wine with oysters.
Colour of mid Lemon with green tinges. Aromas of mouldy Apple with dust and honey. My wife noted Geranium and cut grass (and generally loved the wine). Perfectly judged oak influence which doesn’t intrude. The next day after use of VacuVin different aromas of grapefruit and honeysuckle. Really must drink more White Bordeaux. Had another bottle 13 weeks later on 18th August 2019 with consistent notes. Slippery mouth feel. Minimal oak influence. Great wine with oysters.
May 13th, 2019
Nose has warmed pear, wildflower honey, dried grapefruit peel and cold butter.
Palate has baked yellow apple & pear, fading citrus notes, sandstone-like minerality, under-ripe white peach and hint of dried apricots on the long finish.
This wine has improved markedly in two years since from our last bottle. As usual, it's the last bottle, but should anyone be holding 2010, no concerns for 4-6 more years. Solid bottle from a very solid vintage, just coming into it's prime, when in proper storage.
Paired tonight with some beautiful cuts of Halibut, perfectly cooked in sous vide. Accompanied by roasted broccoli, shallots and lemons, just stellar with this bottle.
Decanted ~2hrs.
Nose has warmed pear, wildflower honey, dried grapefruit peel and cold butter.
Palate has baked yellow apple & pear, fading citrus notes, sandstone-like minerality, under-ripe white peach and hint of dried apricots on the long finish.
This wine has improved markedly in two years since from our last bottle. As usual, it's the last bottle, but should anyone be holding 2010, no concerns for 4-6 more years. Solid bottle from a very solid vintage, just coming into it's prime, when in proper storage.
Paired tonight with some beautiful cuts of Halibut, perfectly cooked in sous vide. Accompanied by roasted broccoli, shallots and lemons, just stellar with this bottle.
Decanted ~2hrs.