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Tasting notes
Score 92+/100 · Drink 2023-2040, Neal Martin, Mar 2021

The 2018 Clos René, for me the top-performing Pomerol within the western sector of the appellation, has a very well-defined and focused bouquet of perfumed blackberry, briary and truffle aromas that gain intensity with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained tannins, fresh and tensile, leading into a classic Pomerol finish of black truffle, white pepper and light tobacco notes. This is a classy Pomerol that should age with style.

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

17
17/20

Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com

92
91-93/100

Neal Martin

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90 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 90/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Mar 2021

93 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 93/100 · Jeb Dunnuck, Mar 2021

A blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and the rest Malbec, the 2018 Clos René has a big, exuberant nose of blue fruits, tobacco, toasted spice, and leafy, forest-floor like nuances. This carries to a medium to full-bodied, nicely concentrated, elegant Pomerol with beautiful tannins, nicely integrated acidity, and a gorgeous finish.

91 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 91/100 · Drink 2023-2033, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Mar 2021

The 2018 Clos René is a rich, inky Pomerol. Crème de cassis, lavender, spice, chocolate, menthol and licorice are richly-textured in the glass, conveying unctuous intensity. There is still some tannin that needs to soften, but Clos René is undeniably appealing, especially for readers who enjoy a more modern style of Pomerol.

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Clos Rene
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Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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