Chateau Clos Floridene - Chateau Clos Floridene Blanc 2015

VINUM: "Superbe Aromatik von Blumen, Gewürzkräutern, Stein; von schierem, festem Bau, immenser Dichte und grosser Rasse, mit schwelendem Feuer, ewig langes Zitrusfinale; grossartiger Wein, der beste hier je verkostete und einer der grossen Weissen der Welt. Unbedingt reifen lassen!" 2021-2030."

DECANTER: "One of the great whites of Bordeaux, and in 2015 the lower acidity of the vintage is reflected in the dominance of forward, exotic apricot, nectarine and juicy peach fruit. This is a vintage that will attract many people who might feel Bordeaux white is normally too sharp; here it delivers freshness with a rounded edge."

THE WINE ADVOCATE: "The 2015 Clos Floridene Blanc from Denis and Florience Dubourdieu has a subtle but complex bouquet with scents of white peach, citrus fruit and a touch of patisserie. The palate is very well balanced and quite phenolic in the mouth, some lovely extract here imparting a slightly waxy texture. The acidity is keen and there is impressive tension and energy on the finish. It will drink young as usual, however, such is its complexity that I am more intrigued to discover how it will age. Do as you will."

WINE SPECTATOR: "Juicy and very energetic, with pink grapefruit, lemon peel and chamomile notes bursting out from the core, backed by long verbena and honeysuckle flavors through the finish. Best from 2019 through 2021. 7,917 cases made. — JM"