IN DE PERS
92 Neal Martin - The Wine Advocate - robertparker.com (Maart 2018)
The 2015 Clos Rene, perhaps the best Pomerol cru to the west of the appellation, has a fragrant bouquet with blackberry, raspberry, rose petal and mineral scents that are very nicely focused and display good vigor. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, quite classic in style (as Clos René usually is) but with plenty of freshness on the cedar and tobacco-tinged finish. This is a very promising Pomerol that deserves 4 or 5 years in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2020 - 2035.
91-93 Neal Martin – The Wine Advocate Issue #224 – erobertparker.com (April 2016)
A blend of 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Malbec, the 2015 Clos Rene has a perfumed raspberry preserve and crushed strawberry-scented bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannin, a mixture of red and black fruit with a very refined, pastille-like, spicy finish. This is a lovely Pomerol to enjoy over the next 10-15 years, certainly one of the best offerings from the sandier soils on the western sector of the appellation. Drink: 2020-2040.
87-89 Antonio Galloni – Vinous - vinous.com (April 2016)
The 2015 Clos René is a pretty, open-knit wine with lovely fruit presence and fine overall balance. Silky tannins give this mid-weight, fruity Pomerol plenty of near term appeal. Sweet red stone fruit, mint and rose petal add nuance throughout.
17/20 Jancis Robinson – jancisrobinson.com (April 2016)
Dark and glowing. Both fresh and succulent on the nose. Round and ripe. Lots of fun even if fairly alcoholic and upfront. No excess of oak. Drink: 2024-2036.
17/20 René Gabriel – Wein Wisser (April 2016) Clos RenéClos René bezit een terroir van graves en zand op een ondergrond van klei en kalk dat zich uitstrekt over 12 hectare. Vroeger gekend als “Reney”, is Clos René al méér dan een eeuw in handen van de dezelfde familie, met vandaag Jean-Marie Garde aan het roer. Deze Pomerol is bekend omwille van een vrij constante kwaliteit over de jaren heen. | 
