Clos Floridène

Grand Vin de Graves 2010

International Bordeaux-Style wines

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ZAR 2 580
Lot 138
  • Clos Floridène; Grand Vin de Graves; 2010; 4 (1 x 4); 750ml


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ZAR 2 500 - 3 500
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Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 2 580
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About this Item

Grand Vin de Graves 2010
4 (1 x 4) 750ml
Clos Floridène is the personal estate of the late Denis Dubourdieu, professor of oenology at the University of Bordeaux and the architect of the modern dry white Bordeaux style, its name a blend of his and his wife Florence’s first names. Built from 1982 in Pujols-sur-Ciron in the Graves, the estate is now run by Florence and their sons Fabrice and Jean-Jacques following Denis’s death in 2016.

Provenance

The late David Brice was a respected wine connoisseur, collector and co-founder of Brice and Burnett – The Fine Wine Specialists (formerly Wine Cellar). His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world wine, and generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. Always with value and authenticity in mind, the collection spans a wide range of styles from leading producers and diverse regions. The wines were professionally imported under refrigeration and carefully stored at Brice and Burnett (formerly Wine Cellar) thereafter. Many of the producers are not available in South Africa and provide an excellent buying opportunity.

David studied and tasted Bordeaux more than any other region and he purchased en-primeur, or pre-release, for more than 3 decades. He bought the great vintages, loved magnums, and enjoyed the sweet wines of Sauternes. The cellar contains the famous names, but also highly regarded but lesser-known Chateaux and appellations.

For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@winecellar.co.za). Roland spent many years sharing and enjoying these wines with David Brice and is happy to provide further insight into the collection.

Critics Ratings

'Fresh and bloody, lively, full of fruit. Sweet start and then fresh. Chewy end. Neat and polished and well mannered. Though only mid body.' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16/20 (April 2011)

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