91-93

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

Deep, layered and super-expressive, the 2024 Clos René is very fine. It offers plenty of mid-palate presence and resonance. It is also unusually rich in this vintage. Production is about 50% of usual through selection and the use of only the best parcels, as part of the vineyard suffered extensive damage from hail. This is an impressive showing. 04/2025

88-90

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2024 Clos René has an intense bouquet with touches of dark chocolate infusing the black fruit aromas. Its oak is not quite simpatico with the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with powdery tannins and a little more oak than previous recent vintages. It still feels fresh on the finish, even if lacking the complexity of a top-flight Clos René. 04/2025

88-90

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2024 Clos René is derived from the estate's better terroirs, as much of the lower-lying parcels were hailed. Offering up aromas of sweet cherries, dark berries and licorice, it's medium-bodied, with powdery tannins and surprising richness for the vintage. 04/2025

87-88

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

Based on 75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and 5% Malbec, the 2024 Clos René reveals darker berries, spicy wood, tobacco, and earthy nuances. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced, it shows good concentration, ripe yet firm tannins, and a solid finish. 05/2025

92-93

Zekun Shuai

James Suckling

Black cherries and some roasted spices follow through to a medium- to full-bodied palate with firm, chewy tannins. Good length here. Consistent quality from this challenging vintage. 04/2025