21715 customer reviews

Clos René - Pomerol 2021

Name: Clos René - Pomerol 2021
Brand: Clos René
Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)

Pomerol|Red wine

4.5/5 (4 customers)

93/100

Vinous

92/100

Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego

91-92/100

Terre de Vins

91/100

James Suckling

91/100

Jeb Dunnuck

90-91/100

Bettane & Desseauve

elegant

classic

best-seller

"Rustic in the best sense of the word—it's beautifully crafted! ~ Vinous"

“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 the country and shipping method selected)

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Estate

Clos René

Vintage

2021

Designation

Pomerol

Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varieties

75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 5% Malbec

Regions

Sandy-gravelly soil resting on a subsoil of iron-rich clay (vines approximately 35 years old)

Viticulture

Traditional and well-thought-out

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Traditional, in temperature-controlled concrete tanks

Livestock Farming

18 months in oak barrels (30% of which are new)

Alcohol content

14,5%

Eye

Deep purple color with violet highlights

Nose

A floral bouquet of wild berries and cherries, with toasty and spicy notes

Palate

A supple, 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 starting at

2024

Drink before

2035

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it with a mushroom puff pastry, a grilled cut of beef, or a duck leg confit...

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Bettane & Desseauve

Wine rated (2022 guide) 90-91/100

Rated estate (2020 guide): 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable production, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)

About the estate:

Jean-Marie Garde, president of the Pomerol winegrowers’ association, 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 itself in the best light with age, as the 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Malbec assert themselves and add complexity over the years. Though seemingly frail in its youth, Clos René evolves with distinction, and its tannins become sleek and refined. It’s a great find for lovers of fine wine. Cellar for at least ten years.

Decanter

Rated Estate 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, with similar terroirs and grape varieties (including the unusual 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’s 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 linear 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 vintage’s fresher style, 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 an elegant toasty aroma. One expects a certain depth, and it’s there on the palate, with a supple texture, a nice touch of acidity, well-integrated tannins, and aging that will become more subtle with 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.

Customer Rating

4.5/5

based on 4 reviews

Review and comment by Mr. EMMANUEL D. Posted on 11/24/2025

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