Freddy R. Troya

9.3

Dubourdieu – Liaison 2022
Sauternes, Bordeaux – France 🇫🇷

Overview
This 2022 Sauternes is a blend of 99% Sémillon and 1% Sauvignon Blanc, offering an affordable yet authentic taste of botrytis-affected wines (noble rot) from this iconic region. Crafted under the influence of the Dubourdieu family legacy, it reflects both pedigree and accessibility.

Aromas & Flavors
Candied apricot, dried peach, and orange zest dominate, with layers of honey, cream, and subtle spice. A touch of citrus lift keeps it bright.

Mouthfeel
Lush, creamy, and medium-sweet with balancing acidity. Not cloying — instead, elegant and smooth with a long, harmonious finish.

Food Pairings
Equally versatile as an apéritif or dessert wine. Pair with blue cheese, foie gras, nut tarts, or simply enjoy with stone-fruit desserts. Also shines on its own as a liquid treat.

Verdict
A crazy delicious and overdelivering Sauternes at its price point. Balanced, expressive, and approachable — it won’t disappoint anyone seeking a classic noble rot experience. 🍯🍑 cheers!

Did You Know?
The late Denis Dubourdieu, known as the “pope of white wine”, was not only a legendary enologist but also a professor and educator who revolutionized Bordeaux whites and sweet wines, leaving a lasting mark on the region. — 4 days ago

Brandi Bratek

9.0

Great Bordeaux taste without the massive price tag. — 3 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Chateau’s Second Cru Classe in 1855, located in Barsac in the Sauternes appellation, has been in the Dubourdieu family since 1924. Big bouquet of ripe sweet stone fruits and citrus floral scents. On the palate peach and honey flavors adding in some sweet orange citrus showing off the "noble rot" fruit. Lingering finish ending with sweet mineral character. Very Nice! Tasting Sample! — 7 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.0

Clos Floridène – 2021
Graves, Bordeaux – France 🇫🇷

Overview
Founded by the late Denis Dubourdieu, Clos Floridène has built a reputation for producing approachable yet refined wines from Graves. This 2021 vintage is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Petit Verdot, delivering structure with easy drinkability. (Educational note: Graves, one of Bordeaux’s oldest appellations, is famed for its gravel soils that add freshness and balance to its reds and whites.)

Aromas & Flavors
Juicy red fruits (cherry, raspberry, plum) with blackberry and cassis, framed by cedar, oak spice, and a subtle earthy note.

Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with polished tannins and balanced acidity. Solid yet affable structure, making it an effortless “uncork and pour” wine.

Food Pairings
Great with roasted chicken, duck breast, grilled lamb chops, or charcuterie. Also pairs with earthy mushroom dishes or semi-aged cheeses.

Verdict
A charming Graves red — approachable, structured, and thoroughly enjoyable. The 2021 Clos Floridène captures Left Bank elegance in a wine ready to drink today. 🍷

Did You Know?
Clos Floridène was founded in 1982 and guided by Denis Dubourdieu, one of Bordeaux’s most respected enologists, often called the “pope of white wine.” — 4 days ago

Byron C Mayes

9.0

Dark, glass-clinging purple with near black core. Nose is initially very shy, yielding black fruit and menthol once it opens up. Palate is full-bodied, tannic (medium plus), and echoes the nose with the black fruit softening a bit to ripe blackberry with a hint of graphite. Finish is moderately long and continues the palate. A wine that's decidedly made for richer foods, the Doubordieu Hommage is a showcase for Petit Verdot, showing its potential as a varietal wine. Rich dishes are a necessity though. Go beyond steak and straight to cassoulet and similar fare. Drink now (with a vigorous decanting) through 2033. — 2 years ago

Miguel Ostrowski

9.0

Beautiful aromatics, well balanced with soft tannins. Drinking great right now. I opened this in honor of the passing of the great scientist Mr. Dubourdieu — 9 years ago

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Dorotea Elisabet

9.8

Juicy. Favorite 2009 according to noah, pineapple and floral. Opens up as you drink it. Very delicious — 3 months ago

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Sam Friedland

8.9

Balanced acidity, Mellon and pears — 2 years ago

Melissa E

9.1

2015. Wonderful peachy-vanilla nose. Tasted also a bit of lime. Purchased when I was told that this was one of the last white Bordeaux wines by winemaker Denis Dubourdieu, intriguing story so I had to try it. — 6 years ago

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8.9

The 2015 Reynon is gorgeous. Attractive floral notes add perfume to a core of racy red cherry and plum fruit in this soft, open-knit Merlot-based wine from the late Denis Dubourdieu. Plush and caressing on the palate, with silky tannins, Reynon is a winner in 2015. The blend is 81% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot and 6% Cabernet Sauvignon. Don't miss it. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Feb 2018) — 8 years ago