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Ch. Clos Floridene Blanc, Graves - 2020

Name: Ch. Clos Floridene Blanc, Graves
Brand: Ch. Clos Floridene
SKU: 31084
Price: 31.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 31084 750mL

The estate is owned by the renowned oenologist Denis Dubourdieu, who hugely influenced the rise of white wines in Bordeaux. The use of 15% new oak gives this Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon blend a nice sweet spice note as well as a round, richer texture. The wine also offers refreshing and zesty characteristics that work well at the table.

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Color

White

Vintage

2020

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-Region

Graves

Appellation/Village

Margaux

Producer

Ch. Clos Floridene

Grape Variety

Sauvignon Blanc

Sémillon

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Staff Pick Notes

Dry, oaked white Bordeaux IS available here in the US. And Ch. Clos Floridene Blanc is a delicious example of the category. Beautifully aromatic with honeysuckle and grapefruit on the nose. Born of the characteristically chalky soils of Graves, the palate is rich, silky, nutty and soft. With the judicious use of Sémillon I might not have thought this to be a Sauvignon Blanc as it brings to mind a lightly oaked Chablis. Lovely. This is one of the rare white wines in this price range that benefit from cellaring. Enjoy with seafood or white meat. Or sip it on its own.

- TR

Glossary

Flor

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Sauvignon Blanc

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Bordeaux

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