Pomerol 2019

The 12 hectare Pomerol vineyard of Clos Rene which is located just south of Lalande de Pomerol and not far from Chateau L’Enclos. The vineyard is planted to 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Malbec. With 10% Malbec in their vineyards, they have the largest plantings in Pomerol as well as one of the largest plantings of Malbec in the the Right Bank.  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. Clos Rene is vinified in temperature controlled, traditional, cement vats. Malolactic fermentation takes place in vat. The wines are aged in 25% new, French oak barrels for an average of 18 months.