Clos René 2024

Medium-bodied, floral, fresh, and bright, with licorice, cherries, plums, and cocoa on the mid-palate that carry through to the finish. The wine blends 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec. Drink from 2027–2038. 89–91 pts

The nose is spicy, straightforward and racy. It reveals notes of smoke and clove, with subtler hints of cornflower, along with touches of nutmeg, a hint of blackberry and wild strawberry, as well as discreet touches of spice. It also shows a hint of blackcurrant, fairly ripe cherry, a touch of sweet tobacco and Cubeb pepper. The palate is fruity and juicy, offering a tangy backbone, energy, good definition, a certain juiciness and accuracy, fine linearity and tension in the tannic framework. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackcurrant and purple plum, with lighter hints of cornflower, together with touches of vibrant cherry and crushed redcurrant, as well as notes of cinnamon, clove and smoke. Good length.