CLOS RENE AOC POMEROL

WINERY HISTORY

Clos Rene is one of the older estates in Pomerol dating back to the mid 18th century. At the time of its birth in 1734, it went under the name of Reney. As you can see, the name was later changed to match its phonetic sound. Today, Clos Rene is owned by both the Garde family and the Lasserre family. The vineyard is loacted in the far west of Pomerol, just south of Lalande de Pomerol and not far from Chateau LEnclos and Chateau de Sales. The terroir is mostly gravel and sand with some iron deposits in the soil. The vineyard is planted to a vine density of 5,500 vines per hectare. On average, the vines are kept at 35 years of age.
 

WINE MAKING PROCESSES

To produce the wine at Clos Rene, vinification takes place in temperature-controlled, traditional, cement vats. Malolactic fermentation takes place in tanks. The wines are then aged in 25% new, French oak barrels for an average of 18 months before bottling.
 

FOOD PAIRINGS