Clos René, Pomerol, 2011/201439. 95 per bottle "A chunky, corpulent, classic style of Pomerol, the 2011 Clos Rene exhibits lots of mocha, caramel, white chocolate and unctuous black cherry characteristics. The acidity is low for a 2011, but the wine's flesh and fat levels are appealing. Drink this well made, heady effort over the next 10 12 years." 88 91 100 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, April 2012

with mineral and stone

After that

seafood and salads

"Absolutely stunning aromas of nectarine

Won a number of awards

palate is complex with a clean minerality

Extremely harmonious and full of youthful energy

SHORT HISTORY: in 1971

the wine has plenty of tannin

The Ruinart family were much travelled

Although old vintages were not fashionable in 1967

An excellent accompaniment to cold salads and seafood including `fruits de mer`