“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. ” (Vinous 2023) - Delivery in a wooden case is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on country and selected shipping method)
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Eye
Deep purple color with violet highlights
Nose
A floral bouquet of wild berries and cherries, with toasty and spicy notes
Palate
A smooth, rich attack with a linear, elegant structure. Aromas of juicy fruit, well-integrated tannins, and a lovely finish with floral notes
Serve
At 17-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2035
Food and wine pairings
Enjoy it with a mushroom puff pastry, a grilled steak, or a duck confit leg...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2022 guide) 90-91/100
Rated estate (2020 guide): 2 stars (A solid, recommendable wine, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous vintage)
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
Rated Winery Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
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
Rated estate (2022 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Vinous
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
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
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100
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
Wine rated (2024 guide) 91/100
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
Wine rated (2022 guide) 91-92/100
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
Wine rated (2022 guide) 92/100
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.