Decanted an hour before drinking. Dark ruby hue turning brick. The nose shows blackcurrant, black cherries, wood smoke, leather and a hint of earthiness. Medium to full bodied, moderate tannins with decent length. Not too complex but enough going on. Very good. I have one more bottle left and I'll be drinking it within the next two years.
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Braucht noch etwas Luft. Kirsche, Schokolade, erdig in der Nase. Am Gaumen rustikal aber ehrlich, mehr Kirsche, schönes Extrakt, leichte Würznoten, Tannin gut integriert, relativ lang im Abgang. Für 2009 eher schlank, 13.5%.
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Some oak on the nose and palate; touch of leafy green merlot character shows the wine's Bordeaux origins. The vanilla sweetness from the oak and fruit not in harmony with the greenish elements here, and tannins need time to resolve If I had more I'd hold, hoping for this to improve, but I don't see this ever becoming a very good wine.
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1 hour decant (should of decant for longer if possible). Dark brown, light to medium bodies. Lots of oak, high tannins, tight. Definitely have with food. Alcohol on the nose, not very approachable. Black cherry, blackberries, mushrooms. Subtle fruit aromas. Underwhelming finish. Overall, good with food, not a good value for 40-50 bucks. 87pts.
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2009 Clos René is surprisingly light, even powerless. Red fruit, plums and dried herbs on the nose. On the palate with grippy tannins, plums and dark spiciness. Simple, yet nice wine with about 10% of Malbec in the blend.
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Ultimo lunch time tasting (Ultimo wine centre (but now vintage cellars)): slightly confected plum, also slight brambly and herbaceous notes. In the mouth there are flavours of plums with firm but in talc textured tannins, plentiful grip though fruit persist beneath. Quite simple but nice for what it is.
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An easy afternoon with close friends; Bordeaux (@ PdV): Red fruits and green bell peppers in the bouquet. On the palate red fruits, a bit vegetal and edgy with green bell peppers. Slightly sticky tannin. Medium bodied. There is a light dose of pleasant oak. In itself a good wine, but for the vintage rather disappointing. Wait until 2017; it could show better by then.
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Medium bodied, light in the nose and lighter on the palate, the wine is dominated by red fruit, with a touch of dryness in the bright, red plum finish.
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12/8/2020 - Jacek P Likes this wine: 91 Points
Becoming a very good wine. Let's wait still another few years.
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7/18/2020 - BAJRiley Likes this wine: 89 Points
Decanted an hour before drinking. Dark ruby hue turning brick. The nose shows blackcurrant, black cherries, wood smoke, leather and a hint of earthiness. Medium to full bodied, moderate tannins with decent length. Not too complex but enough going on. Very good. I have one more bottle left and I'll be drinking it within the next two years.
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6/15/2020 - Jacek P wrote: 91 Points
Getting better and better, decanting 3 hours min
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11/22/2019 - pinotwok Likes this wine: 89 Points
Braucht noch etwas Luft. Kirsche, Schokolade, erdig in der Nase. Am Gaumen rustikal aber ehrlich, mehr Kirsche, schönes Extrakt, leichte Würznoten, Tannin gut integriert, relativ lang im Abgang. Für 2009 eher schlank, 13.5%.
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2/17/2019 - Chateau du Fey 1994 wrote: 89 Points
Nothing very exceptional. Maybe wasn't built to last this long.
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10/9/2016 - amateurwino wrote: 84 Points
Some oak on the nose and palate; touch of leafy green merlot character shows the wine's Bordeaux origins. The vanilla sweetness from the oak and fruit not in harmony with the greenish elements here, and tannins need time to resolve If I had more I'd hold, hoping for this to improve, but I don't see this ever becoming a very good wine.
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8/6/2016 - rk0010 Does not like this wine:
1 hour decant (should of decant for longer if possible). Dark brown, light to medium bodies. Lots of oak, high tannins, tight. Definitely have with food. Alcohol on the nose, not very approachable. Black cherry, blackberries, mushrooms. Subtle fruit aromas. Underwhelming finish. Overall, good with food, not a good value for 40-50 bucks. 87pts.
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10/19/2015 - WineCellarTV wrote: 86 Points
2009 Clos René is surprisingly light, even powerless. Red fruit, plums and dried herbs on the nose. On the palate with grippy tannins, plums and dark spiciness. Simple, yet nice wine with about 10% of Malbec in the blend.
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6/6/2015 - chatters wrote:
Ultimo lunch time tasting (Ultimo wine centre (but now vintage cellars)): slightly confected plum, also slight brambly and herbaceous notes. In the mouth there are flavours of plums with firm but in talc textured tannins, plentiful grip though fruit persist beneath. Quite simple but nice for what it is.
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4/24/2014 - spillwine wrote: 87 Points
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10/24/2013 - Zweder wrote: 87 Points
An easy afternoon with close friends; Bordeaux (@ PdV): Red fruits and green bell peppers in the bouquet. On the palate red fruits, a bit vegetal and edgy with green bell peppers. Slightly sticky tannin. Medium bodied. There is a light dose of pleasant oak. In itself a good wine, but for the vintage rather disappointing. Wait until 2017; it could show better by then.
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8/10/2013 - Andre.L wrote: 85 Points
Francs Garçons 44?
Encore jeune mais agréable et encore plus le lendemain.
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1/18/2013 - Jeff Leve wrote: 88 Points
Medium bodied, light in the nose and lighter on the palate, the wine is dominated by red fruit, with a touch of dryness in the bright, red plum finish.
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2/12/2012 - Philippe_C wrote: 87 Points
Average nose of vanilla, mokka, mushrooms, ... tannins present, red and black cherries, hint of greeness in the finish
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