2024 Clos Floridene Rouge, Graves

DUE OCT 2027

Plum, raspberry, attractive fruit character that has been well teased out, lovely floral aromatics, juicy and with character, struggles to maintain this, with some dilution on the finish.

89 points janeanson.com

The 2024 Bordeaux vintage is one of freshness, precision, and stunning vineyard expression. Following a growing season marked by early warmth, balanced rainfall, and a cool, even ripening period, the wines across both the Left and Right Banks show incredible aromatic lift, bright natural acidity, fine grained tannins, and true terroir definition. This is a vintage that will delight lovers of classical Bordeaux—built on elegance rather than excess, offering both early drinking appeal and serious ageing potential.

Highlights are already emerging from Saint-Émilion and Pomerol where Merlot shines with vibrant red fruits and silky textures. On the Left Bank, Pauillac, Margaux, and Saint-Julien deliver superb Cabernet Sauvignon with cassis purity, beautiful structure, and thrilling energy. The dry whites from Graves and Pessac-Léognan are crisp, textured, and mineral, while Sauternes enjoyed excellent botrytis development, producing rich yet refined sweet wines.

En Primeur—the Bordeaux futures market—offers you the unique opportunity to secure these wines at release prices, often the lowest they will ever be offered. Demand for allocations from top estates such as Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Canon, and Château Figeac is expected to be extremely high.

Key features of the 2024 vintage:

Fresh vibrant fruit with lower alcohols
Exceptional balance between ripeness and acidity
Silky tannins and crystal clear vineyard expression
Outstanding wines across all price points, from first growths to rising stars