2009 Clos Rene

As usual, the 2009 Clos Rene is well-made, but just doesn’t hit the top echelon. It reveals a dense plum/ruby color, lots of sweet black cherry and plum-like fruit, lush, heady, medium to full-bodied flavors, silky tannins, and a robust, exuberant, fat finish. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. (Tasted once.)

Tasted at the Pomerol Syndicate tasting. This has a leafy, slightly under-ripe nose that is rather disappointing given the pedigree of the estate. The palate is simple, balanced but lacking real complexity. Tasted April 2010.

As usual, the 2009 Clos Rene is well-made, but just doesn’t hit the top echelon. It reveals a dense plum/ruby color, lots of sweet black cherry and plum-like fruit, lush, heady, medium to full-bodied flavors, silky tannins, and a robust, exuberant, fat finish. Drink it over the next 10-15 years. (Tasted once.) Wine Advocate.April, 2010