CLOS RENÉ 1995
Clos René is located in Pomerol , on the right bank of the Bordeaux wine region. The estate has been passed down from generation to generation for over a century and is now run by Jean-Marie Garde . The vineyard covers 15 hectares on the western slope of the Pomerol plateau. The vines are grown on ancient gravel and sand soils resting on ironstone subsoils.
For Bordeaux, the 1995 vintage is widely recognized as an excellent year . The winter and spring were mild, although spring rain was crucial in rebalancing the water table, and flowering proceeded without interruption. The summer was so hot and dry that it broke records. The harvest, which took place in dry, sunny conditions, was abundant and healthy.
Grape varieties: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec