92pts Vinous
The 2021 Clos Floridène, which showed well from barrel, follows up with a strong performance in bottle. Blackberry, wild strawberry, black tea and light cedar scents unfold on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with graphite-tinged black fruit- very well balanced and one of the few at this level to demonstrate genuine elegance. Given the price, a few bottles of this should be tucked away in your cellar. - Neal Martin
91pts Jane Anson
Gunsmoke reduction, savoury black fruits, cloves on the nose, this has a good palate feel overall, sappy fresh fruits, and the feel of a wine that has the everything in place to round out further over ageing. One to look out for in the Graves appellation. 30% new oak.
91pts Wine Enthusiast
A spicy, fruity wine, this is both fresh and structured. It is juicy with fine acidity and light tannins. This is going to be an attractive wine as it matures. Drink from 2026.
91pts Decanter
Sleek and suave on the palate, this has a gorgeous clear juicy quality, not trying too hard or doing too much. I like the purity and the lick of wet stone and liquorice at the end. It has charm and a playful nature but gentle too, a good balance, so appealing and easy to like with a touch of clove spice at the end and tannins that build up to more texture and presence by the final mouthfeel.
