Clos Floridene, Graves Rouge, 2019 SPIRCT061324 cherry—along with the floral perfume

cherry—along with the floral perfume typical of Barolo

more than 100 vignerons contribute to over 70 hectares

complemented by delicate floral notes and a hint of wet stone

While this Barolo will reward patience

The result is rare depth and structure for a rosé

Clos Floridene, Graves Rouge, 2019 SPIRCT061324 cherry—along with the floral perfumeDenis Dubourdieu, the legendary University of Bordeaux professor who revolutionized dry white winemaking, founded Clos Floridne in 1982 with his wife Florencetheir combined names becoming the estate's identity. The property sits on the limestone plateau of Pujols sur Ciron near Barsac, an unusual terroir for Graves where most soils are gravelly. This limestone foundation creates distinctively mineral driven, floral wines. The red is predominantly