Clos René - Pomerol 2021

Bettane & Desseauve

About the estate:

Jean-Marie Garde, president of the Pomerol wine syndicate, is also the owner of Clos René. This estate is situated on 12 hectares of sandy-clay soil, with iron-rich subsoil. Discreet and elegant, it always shows its best side with age, as the 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Malbec assert themselves and add complexity over the years. Seemingly frail in its youth, Clos René evolves with distinction, and its tannins become slender and refined. It’s a great find for lovers of fine wine. Cellar for at least ten years.

Decanter

Guide Hachette des vins

About the estate:

Jean-Marie Garde cultivates two vineyards bordering Pomerol, which share similar terroir and grape varieties (including a unique presence of Malbec): Clos René, a former family estate known in the 18th century as “Reney,” and Moulinet-Lasserre, supplemented by a vineyard in Lalande (La Mission).

Robert Parker - Wine Advocate

Vinous

About the wine:

Clos René 2021 is a magnificent, old-school wine that offers layered notes of black fruit, leather, smoke, licorice, and spices. Rustic in the best sense of the word, it is beautifully crafted. It is a classic Pomerol in every respect. There is an authenticity here that I find utterly captivating. 2023–2031

James Suckling

About the wine:

It features notes of currants, dried herbs, paprika, and olives. The black fruit is fresh and full of flavor. It is medium-bodied, elegant, and smooth on the palate. Best enjoyed after 2024.

Jeb Dunnuck

About the wine:

With a complex bouquet of red and black fruits, leather, leafy herbs, and smoky tobacco, the 2021 Clos René is medium-bodied and rich, with a round, generous texture on the palate, fine tannins, and remarkable balance. It reflects the fresher style of the vintage, while offering tremendous depth of fruit. Let it age for 2 to 4 years and enjoy it over the next decade. 2026–2038

Terre de Vins

About the wine:

A lovely, fragrant bouquet emerges, slightly heady, with notes of candied cherry, underscored by elegant toasty aromas. One expects a certain depth, and it is indeed present on the palate, with a supple texture, a nice acidity, well-integrated tannins, and aging that will become more subtle over time. A harmonious classic.

Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

About the wine:

Deep purple in color with violet highlights and a black core. An elegant nose with subtle floral notes complemented by delicate, fragrant berries. The palate is well-structured with firm yet ripe tannins, juicy fruit, and subtle floral notes on the finish.