Clos René

Clos René, Pomerol, 2017

Name: Clos René, Pomerol
Brand: Clos René
Price: 202.73 GBP

89/100

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

91.5/100

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We feel it is equally important to for our customers that the case they buy and leave in storage with us is exactly the same case they subsequently have delivered. This may sound obvious and straightforward, yet we are one of very few merchants to have taken measures to ensure this.

We have created a system where every case is independent, thereby ensuring a trail of ownership and peace of mind for every customer.

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Critic Reviews

89/100

Lisa Perrotti-Brown,

Robert Parker Wine Advocate

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Clos Rene gives up notes of warm plums, baked black cherries and raspberry preserves with touches of truffles, bay leaves and mossy tree bark. Medium-bodied, the palate has plenty of juicy black fruit with a lively backbone and herbal lift to the finish.

drinking window 2020 - 2030

date of review 03/2020

91.5/100

Neal Martin,

Vinous

The 2017 Clos René is usually expressive after bottling however, this is more bashful, though well defined. Blackberry and wild hedgerow scents, a hint of orange rind in the background. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a fine bead of acidity. This is a "stricter" Clos René than recent vintages. Yet, there is plenty of freshness on the finish and so I would cellar this for five or six years to see how it blooms.

drinking window 2025 - 2045

date of review 02/2020

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Merlot Cabernet Franc

abv:

13.5%

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This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.