MT
Another impressive Pomerol emerging from the Oenologue team of Thomas Duclos, the 2018 Clos René reveals a deep purple color as well as a floral, complex bouquet of sweet cassis, mineral, graphite, and forest floor-like aromas and flavors. A blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec, it’s full-bodied on the palate and has a solid kick of oak, good acidity, and terrific balance. Hide bottles for 4-5 years and enjoy over the following 10-15 years.
JD 93pts
Jeb Dunnuck
Another impressive Pomerol emerging from the Oenologue team of Thomas Duclos, the 2018 Clos René reveals a deep purple color as well as a floral, complex bouquet of sweet cassis, mineral, graphite, and forest floor-like aromas and flavors. A blend of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec, it’s full-bodied on the palate and has a solid kick of oak, good acidity, and terrific balance. Hide bottles for 4-5 years and enjoy over the following 10-15 years.
VM 93pts
Vinous Media
The 2018 Clos René is opulent and outgoing on the nose with blackberry, boysenberry, truffle and cedar aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, plenty of cedar-infused black fruit with cracked black pepper and bay leaf towards the well defined finish. There is a touch of rusticity here, but bags of charm and it will age with style.
WA 91pts
Wine Advocate
Blended of 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Malbec, the 2018 Clos Rene is deep garnet-purple in color with a nose of baked blueberries and plums with balsamic and crushed rocks. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm and chewy with loads of earth laced black fruit preserves on offer and good length.
DC 90pts
Decanter
This has some clear freshness and spice from the Malbec but feels a little out of step with the vintage, the acidity higher than in some instances, but this is juicy, rich and sinewy with a masculinity and a bite that will take its time to soften. Old school as is often the case, this is a lovely Clos Réne.
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