A very attractive wine with a wealth of quite concentrated fruit aromas and flavors. This has deep-set plums and a swathe of earthy, crushed violets. Good depth and freshness here.

The 2016 Clos Rene is an absolutely delicious Pomerol to drink now and over the next handful of years. Pliant and forward, the 2016 offers quite a bit of raciness and succulence in its red cherry fruit, espresso and mint. Clos René is not especially complex, but it is an undeniably fun wine that will drink well for the next decade or so.

The 2016 Clos Rene has a light, rather clayey bouquet, moderate definition and perhaps missing the tension and energy of some of its peers. The palate is better with light tannin and pretty blackberry and bilberry fruit, a touch of truffle developing towards the finish that evidences some carefully integrated oak. It is not a long-term Pomerol, but it is well crafted and should drink well for a decade or so.