{"id":107,"date":"2013-09-17T18:47:52","date_gmt":"2013-09-17T17:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/?page_id=107"},"modified":"2023-03-06T11:10:40","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T10:10:40","slug":"press-review-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/press-review-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Press review &#038; Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><u>SORT BY WINE<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/press-review-and-awards-clos-du-roy\/\">CH\u00c2TEAU CLOS DU ROY<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/arabesque-de-clos-du-roy-2\/\">ARABESQUE de CLOS DU ROY<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/press-review-awards-chateau-roc-meynard-red-wine\/\">CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD RED WINE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/press-review-awards-chateau-roc-meynard-white-wine\/\">CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD WHITE WINE<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/press-review-awards-chateau-lalande-mausse\/\">CH\u00c2TEAU LALANDE MAUSSE<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><u>SORT BY YEAR<\/u><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2019.pdf\">2019<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2018.pdf\">2018<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2017.pdf\">2017<\/a>\u00a0 &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2016.pdf\">2016<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2015.pdf\">2015<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2014.pdf\">2014<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2013.pdf\">2013<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2012.pdf\">2012<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2011.pdf\">2011<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2010.pdf\">2010<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2009.pdf\">2009<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2008.pdf\">2008<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>BARBARA SCHROEDER (VINUM) \u2013 SEPTEMBRE 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CHATEAU ROC MEYNARD \u2013 rouge 2020<br \/>\n15,5<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Nez joyeux de cerises fra\u00eeches ; juteux et riche en bouche, agr\u00e9ablement \u00e2pre et frais. Bon vin de gastronomie.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>GUIDE HACHETTE 2023 \u2013 SEPTEMBRE 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2019<br \/>\n2 \u00e9toiles<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Ce Clos du Roy tout fringant dans sa limpide robe pourpre a \u00ab\u00a0du nez\u00a0\u00bb note un d\u00e9gustateur, emball\u00e9 par l\u2019intensit\u00e9 de ses senteurs de fruits rouges et noirs relev\u00e9s de d\u2019\u00e9pices. Franche \u00e0 l\u2019attaque, puissante et serr\u00e9e, la bouche est \u00e9quip\u00e9e de tanins vigoureux qui lui conf\u00e8rent beaucoup de relief et un solide potentiel de garde. Le coup de c\u0153ur fut mis aux voix. 2025-2032<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Ch\u00e2teau ROC MEYNARD \u2013 GRANDE CUV\u00c9E Blanc 2020<br \/>\n1 \u00e9toile<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>L\u2019\u00e9levage sous bois reste en retrait, laissant s\u2019exprimer un bon fruit blanc et des notes de fleurs blanches. Cette aromatique tr\u00e8s fra\u00eeche se prolonge en bouche, sur une trame souple, \u00e9l\u00e9gante, charnue m\u00eame, \u00e9tir\u00e9e dans une finale fusel\u00e9e. 2022-2026<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>CONCOURS G\u00c9N\u00c9RAL AGRICOLE DE PARIS \u2013 AVRIL 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CHATEAU LALANDE MAUSSE 2020<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Or<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>YVES BECK \u2013 MAI 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2021<br \/>\n89-91<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Le bouquet du Clos du Roy re\u0301ve\u0300le bien son le co\u0302te\u0301 calcaire du terroir au travers de notes crayeuses. Elles sont comple\u0301te\u0301es par des nuances de mu\u0302res. Le vin est le\u0301ge\u0300rement cre\u0301meux, e\u0301le\u0301gant et parfaitement e\u0301quilibre\u0301. Il profite clairement du co\u0302te\u0301 saillant de son acidite\u0301 qui lui confe\u0300re une touche salivante et sapide. Un vin authentique a\u0300 qui on a e\u0301vite\u0301 de donner des chaussures de marche pour courir un 100 me\u0300tres ! 2024- 2034<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>VERT DE VIN \u2013 AVRIL 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2021<br \/>\n90-91<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Le nez est fruit\u00e9, frais et offre de l\u2019\u00e9l\u00e9gance ainsi qu\u2019une certaine petite puissance contenue. On y retrouve des notes de m\u00fbre pulpeuse\/fra\u00eeche, de cerise Bigarreau charnue et plus l\u00e9g\u00e8rement de framboise pulpeuse\/fra\u00eeche associ\u00e9es \u00e0 de petites touches de violette, de lys, \u00e0 de fines pointes vari\u00e9tales, de moka, d\u2019\u00e9pices ainsi qu\u2019\u00e0 une discr\u00e8te pointe de poivre frais. La bouche est fruit\u00e9e et offre de la jutosit\u00e9, de la suavit\u00e9, une trame min\u00e9rale, une bonne d\u00e9finition, une petite jutosit\u00e9, de la gourmandise ainsi que de la finesse. En bouche ce vin exprime des notes de m\u00fbre juteuse\/pulpeuse, de framboise juteuse\/pulpeuse et plus l\u00e9g\u00e8rement de cerise Bigarreau associ\u00e9es \u00e0 une fine touche de prune bleue pulpeuse, \u00e0 de fines pointes de f\u00e8ve tonka, de tabac blond sucr\u00e9 et \u00e0 une subtile pointe d\u2019\u00e9pices douces. Les tannins sont souples et sapides.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>JEFF LEVE \u2013 THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER \u2013 AVRIL 2022<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2019<br \/>\n91<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Medium-bodied, soft, fresh, vibrant, easy to like charmer with a core of dark plums, sweet cherries, coffee bean and cocoa. You can enjoy this as soon as the wine hits the stores and over the next decade or so. Drink from 2022-2030<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>WILLIAM KELLEY \u2013 WINE ADVOCATE (ROBERT PARKER) \u2013 JUIN 2020<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2021<br \/>\n89-91<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>A strong effort from this historic Fronsac estate, the 2021 Clos du Roy reveals aromas of cherries, berries, loamy soil and pencil shavings, followed by a medium-bodied, lively palate framed by ripe tannins and tangy acids.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>JAMES SUCKLING \u2013 AVRIL 2022<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2021<br \/>\n90-91<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Juicy and firm red with dark berries, wet earth, spices and some bark. Medium body. Creamy finish.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>JEFF LEVE \u2013 THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER \u2013 AVRIL 2022<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2021<br \/>\n88-90<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Focused on its sweet, ripe, plum and cherry core of round, soft, fresh, bright fruits with its wet earth, espresso and cocoa accents, you can enjoy this medium-bodied, forward charmer with ease on release. Drink from 2023-2030. 88-90 89 Points<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>NEAL MARTIN \u2013 VINOUS \u2013 AVRIL 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2021<br \/>\n89-91<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The 2021 Clos du Roy is quite fragrant on the nose, lifted by some polished oak, though the fruit feels pure and focused. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit and tne acidity. A bit compact, but there is energy on the finish. This is a fine Fronsac in the making.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>ANTONIO GALLONI \u2013 VINOUS \u2013 JANVIER 2022<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2019<br \/>\n91<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The 2019 Clos du Roy is packed with the essence of blackberry jam, chocolate, new leather, licorice, dark spices and espresso. Drink this unctuous, heady Fronsac over the next handful of years.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>JAMES SUCKLING \u2013 JANVIER 2022<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2019<br \/>\n91<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Black and blue fruit, dried herbs, bark, hazelnuts and vanilla on the nose. Olives and oyster shells, too. Medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins. Rich and fruity with a chewy finish. Merlot and cabernet franc. Drink after 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>NEAL MARTIN \u2013 VINOUS \u2013 DECEMBRE 2021<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2019<br \/>\n92<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The 2019 Clos du Roy has an intense bouquet of marine-tinged black fruit, though I get the feeling that it\u2019s already beginning to close down. The palate is medium-bodied and concentrated, with firm tannins, plenty of black fruit and impressive structure on the finish. Very fine, but give it a couple of years in bottle.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>YVES BECK \u2013 NOVEMBRE 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2019<br \/>\n93<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Beaucoup de fruit et de fra\u00eecheur dans le bouquet du Clos du Roy. L\u2019\u00e9levage se r\u00e9v\u00e8le \u00e9galement, subtilement. En bouche le vin affiche de l\u2019ampleur. Ses tannins sont cr\u00e9meux et cr\u00e9ent la symbiose avec une tension digne d\u2019une \u00e9p\u00e9e laser de Jedi ! Un vin qui a du pep, du caract\u00e8re et qui m\u00e9rite toute notre attention ! 2024-2040 93\/100<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>GUIDE HACHETTE 2022 \u2013 SEPTEMBRE 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ch\u00e2teau ROC MEYNARD \u2013 GRANDE CUV\u00c9E Blanc 2019<br \/>\n2 \u00e9toiles \u2013 COUP DE COEUR<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Elev\u00e9 5 mois sur lies en barrique, ce 2019 a tout bon. Au nez se d\u00e9ploient apr\u00e8s a\u00e9ration de fins ar\u00f4mes d\u2019agrumes, de fruits exotiques et de buis, accompagn\u00e9s de nuances brioch\u00e9es. Un bouquet auquel fait un long \u00e9cho une bouche ample et suave, stimul\u00e9e jusqu\u2019en finale par une agr\u00e9able tension citronn\u00e9e. Une haute expression de l\u2019appellation.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>GEORGIE HINDLE \u2013 DECANTER \u2013 JUIN 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ch\u00e2teau ROC MEYNARD Blanc 2020<br \/>\n91<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>White flowers and grapefruit on the nose. This small-production 50\/50 Sauvignon Blanc\/ Se\u0301millon comes from only two hectares of white varieties grown at this estate. It has excellent vibrancy on the palate, succulent but with a soft, sweet juiciness to it. There are elements of nectarine, apricot and ripe peaches with some wet stone, mineral touches that come through too. It\u2019s great quality, easy to drink, and has nuance and aromatic interest. Pair with cheese, and white meats. Drink 2021-2024<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>JACQUES DUPONT \u2013 LE POINT \u2013 MAI 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ARABESQUE de Clos du Roy 2016<br \/>\n92<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Nez fin, \u00e9l\u00e9gant, baies sauvages, myrtille, bouche harmonieuse, tanins fins enrob\u00e9s, d\u00e9licats, finale un r\u00e9gliss\u00e9e. 10\u20ac O=2022 G=10 ans<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>JEFFE LEVE \u2013 MAI 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2020<br \/>\n92<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Opulently textured, the wine is rich, concentrated and packed with layers of dark red berries, fennel, espresso, flowers and cherries. Full-bodied, long, sweet, fresh and almost ready to go, the chocolate coated fruits in the endnotes linger. This should deliver pleasure for at least 12-15 years. 91-93<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>JAMES SUCKLING \u2013 MAI 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2020<br \/>\n91-92<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Very pretty Fronsac with black fruit, licorice and hints of wood. It\u2019s medium-bodied with chewy tannins and a polished finish.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>YOHAN CASTAING \u2013 ANTHOCYANES \u2013 MAI 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2020<br \/>\n88-90<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Fruits frais, cerise, un peu timide toutefois. Bouche juteuse, les tanins sont pre\u0301sents, marquent un peu, notamment en finale, et l\u2019ensemble est sur la tension. Tre\u0300s droit. Allonge rafraichissante.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>JANE ANSON \u2013 DECANTER \u2013 MAI 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2020<br \/>\n92<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Limestone austerity comes through pretty strongly on the attack in the form of a slate and crushed stone texture, followed by plenty of freshly cut herbs and fairly sibdued raspberry and blueberry fruit, with touches of richer and more mellow pie crust as it opens up. This is a classic well-balanced Fronsac with a ton of appellation typicity. Vignobles Hermouet. 33% new oak. Drinking Windaw 2022 \u2013 2032<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><strong>YVES BECK \u2013 AVRIL 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2020<br \/>\n91-92<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Tr\u00e8s expressif ce bouquet qui est marqu\u00e9 par des baies noires ainsi que des nuances terreuses et crayeuses. Caract\u00e8re dense et frais en bouche. Ce vin a du gras et de la tension. Que d\u2019\u00e9nergie, de vigueur, d\u00e8s l\u2019attaque et jusqu\u2019en fin de bouche. Finale crayeuse et persistante. 2025-2040<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>OSCARS DES BORDEAUX \u2013 MARS 2021<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MERNARD \u2013 Blanc 2020<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u00c9lu Bordeaux de l\u2019\u00e9t\u00e9 2021<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>NEAL MARTIN \u2013 VINOUS \u2013 MARS 2021<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2018<br \/>\n90<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The 2018 Clos du Roy has a much more floral bouquet compared to its peers, violets and iris infusing the black fruit. The dense palate is medium-bodied with chewy tannins, fine acidity and a licorice-tinged finish. Certainly one of the more backward Fronsac wines, but it deserves cellaring and should develop nicely in bottle.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>ANTONIO GALLONI \u2013 VINOUS \u2013 MARS 2021<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2018<br \/>\n90+<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The 2018 Clos du Roy is a real pleasure to taste. Rich and flamboyant, the 2018 possesses tremendous depth as well as character. Succulent red fruit, blood orange, mint, spice, leather and new oak all mesh together. Readers will find a Fronsac of real substance and power. The 2018 is impressive. I won\u2019t be at all surprised if it ages well.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>JAMES SUCKLING \u2013 JANVIER 2021<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2018<br \/>\n92<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Blackberry, currant and chili with some walnut on the nose and palate. Medium to full body, round and juicy tannins with a creamy texture and a flavorful finish. Just a hint of smoke at the end. Drink after 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>YVES BECK \u2013 D\u00c9CEMBRE 2020<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2018<br \/>\n92<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Rouge grenat dense! Tr\u00e8s subtil et fin de bouquet du Clos du Roy 2018. Bonne symbiose entre les notes crayeuses et fruit\u00e9es. En bouche le vin du corps, du pep et des tannins qui assurent parfaitement les arri\u00e8res, commun\u00e9ment avec la structure acide. Finale rac\u00e9e rafra\u00eechissante. Un vin qui m\u00e9rite un peu de garde. 2023-2035<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>NEAL MARTIN \u2013 VINOUS \u2013 AVRIL 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2019<br \/>\n91-93<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The 2019 Clos du Roy has a well-defined bouquet with ample blackberry, raspberry and floral scents on the nose. Nicely focused with well integrated oak. The palate is medium-bodied, light black pepper notes infusing the crunchy black fruit, with plenty of freshness on the finish. This is a great Fronsac from Clos du Roy.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>ANTONIO GALLONI \u2013 VINOUS \u2013 AVRIL 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2019<br \/>\n90-92<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The 2019 Clos du Roy is racy and bold in the glass. Super-ripe red cherry, kirsch, spice, mint and pomegranate all race through the 2019. This is an especially succulent style, with all the elements in the right place. Plush fruit and soft contours add to the wine\u2019s immediacy.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>LISA PERROTI-BROWN \u2013 WINE ADVOCATE (ROBERT PARKER) \u2013 JUIN 2020<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2019<br \/>\n90-92+<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2019 Clos du Roy has quite an oaky\/cedary nose to begin, soon giving way to vibrant black cherries, warm plums and ripe blackberries scents with touches of tobacco leaf and new leather. Full- bodied, big, rich and concentrated (15% alcohol), the palate exudes black fruit preserves and spicy accents, framed by firm, ripe, rounded tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing on a minty note.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><strong>JAMES SUCKLING \u2013 AVRIL 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2019<br \/>\n91-92 \/ GREAT VALUE WINES 8 BORDEAUX 2016S UNDER $30 CR 16<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Lots of blue fruit with slate and lavender character. Medium to full body. Chewy tannins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>YVES BECK \u2013 AVRIL 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2019<br \/>\n92-93<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Pourpre violac\u00e9. Bouquet intense marqu\u00e9 par des notes calacaires et par des baies noires. Touche poivr\u00e9e. En bouche le vin est friand et juteux. Il a du corps et des tannins aux grins fins se r\u00e9v\u00e9lant lentement. La structure est vive et conf\u00e8re de la race. Elle soutient id\u00e9alement l\u2019expression aromatique et est en symbiose avec les tannins. Une bien belle r\u00e9ussite!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><strong>VERT DE VIN \u2013 JUIN 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2019<br \/>\n90-91 \/ 15,25+<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Le nez est fruit\u00e9, rac\u00e9 et bien men\u00e9. On y retrouve des notes de cassis m\u00fbr, de fraise des bois et plus l\u00e9g\u00e8rement de m\u00fbre sauvage associ\u00e9es \u00e0 des touches de violette, de myrtille, de f\u00e8ve de tonka ainsi qu\u2019\u00e0 des pointes de toast\u00e9, d\u2019\u00e9pices douces et \u00e0 une discr\u00e8te pointe de vanille. La bouche est fruit\u00e9e, \u00e9quilibr\u00e9e, fraiche et offre une trame acidul\u00e9e, de la tension et une bonne d\u00e9finition. En bouche ce vin exprime des notes de cassis sauvage juteuse, de fraise des bois juteuse et plus l\u00e9g\u00e8rement de m\u00fbre associ\u00e9es \u00e0 une touche de prune violette croquante\/juteuse, de violette ainsi qu\u2019\u00e0 de fines pointes de petites baies rouges juteuses, de f\u00e8ve de tonka et de toast\u00e9. Une persistance acidul\u00e9e.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><strong>JEB DUNNUCK \u2013 MAI 2020<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2019<br \/>\n89-91<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The 2019 Clos Du Roy is going to be hidden gem. Offering up a rich yet still fresh bouquet of black raspberries, chocolaty herbs, and licorice, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a ripe, rounded texture, and a great finish. It should keep for a decade.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>BERNARD BURTSCHY \u2013 AVRIL 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2018<br \/>\n87-88<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>De robe sombre , le vin est relativement dense et serr\u00e9, un peu aust\u00e8re m\u00eame, de longeur moyenne, il s\u00e8che un peu.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><strong>JEB DUNNUCK \u2013 MAI 2019<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2018<br \/>\n87-89<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The 2018 Clos Du Roy reveals a deep purple color as well as a firm, slightly angular feel to go with plenty of dark fruit and minerality. The tannins are aggressive, yet it has a good mid-palate, impressive purity, and I suspect will come together nicely once bottled. Nevertheless, those tannins will need watching.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>LE POINT \u2013 MAI 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2018<br \/>\n14,5\/20<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Fruits noirs, noix de muscade, bouche tendue, bois\u00e9e, marqu\u00e9e par la prise de bois, bonne fraicheur.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>LISA PERROTI-BROWN &#8211; WINE ADVOCATE (ROBERT PARKER) &#8211; APRIL 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2018<br \/>\n91-93<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>The 2018 Clos du Roy is made up of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec. Deep garnet-purple colored, it delivers profound baked plums, boysenberry and cassis notes with touches of chocolate box, underbrush and truffles. Medium to full-bodied and packed with generous black fruits, it has a velvety texture and lively line, finishing savory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>JAMES SUCKLING &#8211; APRIL 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2018<br \/>\n90-91<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Very solid Fronsac with currant, chocolate and walnut character. Medium body. Firm tannins.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>YVES BECK &#8211; APRIL 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2018<br \/>\n92-94<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Deep purple. Intense bouquet marked by chalky and refreshing notes. A lot of character and tension in the mouth. The tannins are compact, well integrated and the structure is lively, which ideally supports the fruity expression until the finish. A wine that demands to flourish. The outlook is encouraging. Great success. 2023-2038<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>VERT DE VIN &#8211; AVRIL 2019<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2018<br \/>\n89-90 \/ 15+<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The nose is aromatic, fruty, gourmand and offers elegance. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, ripe blackberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of wild red berries, vanilla as well as a very discreet hint of nutmeg and hazelnut. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, mineral, racy and offers a juicy\/finely acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy cassis, juicy blackberry and small notes of juicy small red berries associated with fine hints of flowers (in the background). Tannins are well-built.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>YVES BECK &#8211; JANVIER 2019<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2016<br \/>\n90<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Purple with purple highlights. Complex, expressive bouquet, marked by its terroir. Fragrances of blackcurrant and cherry, limestone notes, a hint of menthol. Compact and distinguished character on the palate. The wine has precise tannins, with fine grains, in perfect correlation with the structure. The latter gives tension and freshness. A convincing wine, with character and a future. I am curious to follow him in his evolution. Persistent finish. 2023-2036<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2015.pdf\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>:: Download PDF 2019 ::<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GUIDE HACHETTE 2019 &#8211; SEPTEMBRE\u00a02018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ARABESQUE de CLOS DU ROY 2015<br \/>\n1 \u00e9toile<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>In 1987, Philippe Hermouet settled on the family land: 35 hectares in one piece, divided into two vintages: Clos du Roy, a 4 hectare vintage in Saillans (Fronsac), and Roc Meynard, 28 hectares in the neighbouring commune of Villegouge. Plantations and vine repurchases have increased the total area to 50 hectares, resulting in four labels in Fronsac, Bordeaux Sup\u00e9rieur and Bordeaux, this wine reveals a beautiful aromatic structure around blackcurrant, strawberry and sweet spices delicately vanilla. The palate seduces by its volume, softness and fleshiness, by the velvety tannins. An elegant and generous wine. 2021-2028<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2015<br \/>\n1 \u00e9toile<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>This 2015 presents a complex nose of fresh leather and black spices. On the palate, it offers freshness, volume, crisp fruitiness and vigorous tannins that call for keeping. An energetic wine. 2020-2025<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>LE POINT\u00a0\u2013 MAI\u00a02018<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ARABESQUE de CLOS DU ROY 2017<br \/>\n14\/20<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Burlat cherry, blackberry, soft palate, light, fine tannins, balanced, quite tasty, straight.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2018.pdf\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"><strong>:: Download PDF 2018 ::<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GUIDE HACHETTE 2018 &#8211; SEPTEMBRE\u00a02017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2014<br \/>\n2 \u00e9toiles<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>In 1987, Philippe Hermouet settled on the family land: 35 hectares in one piece, divided into two vintages: Clos du Roy, a 4 hectare vintage in Saillans (Fronsac), and Roc Meynard, 28 hectares in the neighbouring commune of Villegouge. Plantations and vine repurchases have increased the total area to 50 hectares, resulting in four labels in Fronsac, Bordeaux sup\u00e9rieur and Bordeaux. 2014, with a sumptuous dark and intense colour, reveals a complex and captivating nose: cherry, blackcurrant, undergrowth, spices, mocha&#8230; The mouth? Velvet. Soft and silky, full and concentrated, very long, it is based on round and fleshy tannins. 2019-2027. Lamprey in the Bordeaux style<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>DECANTER \u2013 JUIN 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2016 (Blanc)<br \/>\n87<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>One of the whites with more vivid fruit and freshness on the nose. Floral and white stone fruit as well as citrus. The 50-50 blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc has a lively vivacious palate and a lifting finish. Nice job! Available for delivery directly from producer. Drink 2017-2019<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><strong><b>WINE ENTHUSIAST \u2013 AVRIL 2017<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2016 (Blanc)<br \/>\n87 Points<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Crisp and with a strongly mineral character, this is a young, textured wine. As it softens and gets the ripeness of the vintage, it will become smooth and rich. Drink from late 2017.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN DE BLAYE \u2013 APRIL 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CH\u00c2TEAU LALANDE MAUSSE 2015<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Gold medal<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>NEAL MARTIN &#8211; WINE ADVOCATE (ROBERT PARKER) &#8211; APRIL 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CLOS DU ROY\u00a02016<br \/>\n91-93<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The 2016 Clos du Roy has a tightly wound bouquet with abundant black fruit\u00a0waiting to unfold once in bottle. The palate is medium-bodied with rounded\u00a0but firm tannin, engaging blackberry and bilberry fruit mixed with mineral\u00a0and a very refined and persistent finish that is the best I have encountered from this Fronsac\u00a0estate. Bon vin! Tr\u00e8s bon vin!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>JAMES SUCKLING &#8211; APRIL 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CLOS DU ROY\u00a02016<br \/>\n92-93<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Layered and rich for the vintage with berries, chocolate and meat. Medium\u00a0to full body and a chewy finish.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>ANTONIO GALLONI (VINOUS) &#8211; APRIL 2017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CLOS DU ROY\u00a02016<br \/>\n89-91<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The 2016 Clos du Roy is deep, inky and voluptuous with plenty of blackberry\u00a0jam, cr\u00e8me de cassis, chocolate and spice character. Silky tannins, soft\u00a0contours and voluptuous fruit give this tasty Fronsac plenty of near- and\u00a0medium-term appeal.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>CONCOURS G\u00c9N\u00c9RAL AGRICOLE DE PARIS \u2013 MARCH\u00a02017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ARABESQUE DE CLOS DU ROY\u00a02015<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Gold medal<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>GUIDE HACHETTE 2017 &#8211; FEBRUARY\u00a02017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2013<br \/>\n1 \u00e9toile<br \/>\nLes bons plans \u00e0 moins de 15\u20ac<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>In 1987, Philippe Hermouet settled on the family&rsquo;s land: 35 hectares in one piece, divided into two wines: the Clos du Roy, 4 ha in Saillans (Fronsac), and Roc Meynard, 28 ha in the Near Villegouge. Plantations and redemptions of vines brought the whole to 40 ha, originating four labels in Fronsac, Bordeaux superior and Bordeaux.<\/p>\n<p>Implanted on the coasts and clay-limestone plateaus, this vintage reaches today 10 ha. The 2013 gives a beautiful image of the vintage with its deep robe and its complex and subtle nose, harmoniously blending the small black fruit and a well-dosed merrain. When the palate, if its build is not athletic, it offers a character flattering by its finesse, with a round and ample attack, tannins melted and silky, a little firmer in the final. A bottle soon ready. 2018-2021. Tourte with ceps!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p><strong>YVES BECK &#8211; JANVIER 2017<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2014<br \/>\n90<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>Ruby red with garnet hues. A bouquet of good intensity revealing, above all, roasted notes with dark chocolate. I also note a little blackcurrant. In the mouth, the attack is supple and delicious. The body is round, seductive and perfectly balanced. The text could stop here&#8230; but one thing strikes me anyway: a granular tannic structure that reveals itself slowly at the end of the mouth. Combined with acidity, it offers a significant potential. However, the fruit is to the absent subscribers but it is revealed a little in feedback. As a result, tasting wine at full speed can have the effect of missing out on such elements. Fortunately I am Swiss and I taste slowly. In fact, I have ten seconds left to tell you that&#8230;.. Boom&#8230; to follow carefully 2022-2034<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2017.pdf\"><strong>:: Download PDF 2017 ::<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GUIDE HACHETTE 2017 &#8211; SEPTEMBER\u00a02016<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2015 (Blanc Vinifi\u00e9 en Barrique)<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>This 100% Sauvignon has spent six months in barrels and by way of indication, through the powerful toasted and vanilla notes. A legacy of merrain that is found in a supple, soft and tender, almost creamy mouth. To patch a little so that the wood is melted. 2017-2020. Colombo Pork<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>DECANTER \u2013 JUNE\u00a02016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2012<br \/>\n90 \u2013 Highly Recommended<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Black fruits on the nose. Youthful, fleshy fruit and bright acidity ; fresh yet opulent with some tannic grip too. Balanced with nice precision and elegance, plus a long, firm finish, this is a wine with a future. Drinck 2016-2030. Alc14%<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>VINOGUSTO &#8211; MAY 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2015 (Blanc)<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>4\/5 &#8211; very good<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2015 &#8211; Vinifi\u00e9 en Barrique (Blanc)<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>4\/5 &#8211;\u00a0very good<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>CONCOURS DES VINS D\u2019AQUITAINE \u2013 MAY 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2015 (Blanc)<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Bronze medal<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2014 (Rouge)<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Bronze medal<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>NEAL MARTIN &#8211; WINE ADVOCATE (ROBERT PARKER) &#8211; APRIL 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CLOS DU ROY\u00a02015<br \/>\n90-92<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>JAMES SUCKLING &#8211; APRIL 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CLOS DU ROY\u00a02015<br \/>\n92-93<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>This shows finesse and depth with dark berry and dark chocolate character. Full body, integrated tannins. On it.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>ANTONIO GALLONI (VINOUS) &#8211; APRIL 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CLOS DU ROY\u00a02015<br \/>\n85-87<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>DECANTER \u2013 APRIL\u00a02016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2015 (Blanc)<br \/>\n87<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2014 (Rouge)<br \/>\n87<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE OF BLAYE \u2013 APRIL 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CH\u00c2TEAU LALANDE MAUSSE 2014<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Gold medal<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2016.pdf\">:: Download PDF 2016 ::<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>GUIDE HACHETTE 2016 &#8211; SEPTEMBER 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2012<br \/>\n1 \u00e9toile<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>In 1987, Philippe Hermouet acquired 35 hectares around Meynard&rsquo;s hill: the Clos du Roy, 4 ha in Saillans, and Roc Meynard, 5 ha in the neighboring town of Villegouge. Plantations and redemptions of vines brought the whole to 40 ha, originally four labels in fronsac, bordeaux superior and bordeaux.<br \/>\nAfter twenty-five years of profession, Philippe Hermouet is a happy man, who \u00ab\u00a0has fun\u00a0\u00bb and awaits the harvest with impatience, looking for ripe grapes. Here, the Merlot, accompanied by a drop of the two cabernets, produced a wine with a very pleasant nose, on the violet and black cherry, underlined by a light woody vanilla and spicy. On the palate, this 2012 seduces by its freshness and silky tannins, a little firm and lively in the final.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>LE POINT\u00a0\u2013 MAY 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CLOS DU ROY\u00a02014<br \/>\n15\/20<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<blockquote><p>Black fruits, cherry, fleshy, sooty, lots of background, smoky note, firm tannins, tight, very tasty.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>CONCOURS DES VINS D\u2019AQUITAINE \u2013 MAY 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><\/b>CH\u00c2TEAU BRANDEAU 2014<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Gold medal<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>VERT DE VIN &#8211; APRIL 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2012<br \/>\n16<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p>The nose is elegant, \u00ab\u00a0fleshy\u00a0\u00bb and gourmet. It reveals notes of ripe black fruit combined with light notes of chocolate and roasting. The palate is complex, round, distinguished, harmonious, fresh and offers a pretty material. On the palate, there are notes of blackcurrant, strawberry and blueberry associated with a hint of plum, spices (chocolate, vanilla), coffee and an elegant woody note. The tannins are soft. Good length in the mouth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>NEAL MARTIN &#8211; WINE ADVOCATE (ROBERT PARKER) &#8211; APRIL 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CLOS DU ROY\u00a02014<br \/>\n56-88<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>JAMES SUCKLING &#8211; APRIL 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CLOS DU ROY\u00a02014<br \/>\n85-86<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Medium body, soft tannins and a fruity finish but a little hollow on the mid-palate.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>JEAN-MARC QUARIN &#8211; APRIL 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CLOS DU ROY\u00a02014<br \/>\n15,5 \/\/ 88<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Dark, intense and beautiful color. Nose fruity and creamy. Juicy, flavourful, fruity and tannic. Normal length.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">INTERNATIONAL WINE CHALLENGE OF\u00a0BLAYE \u2013 APRIL 2015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2014 (BLANC)<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Silver medal<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CH\u00c2TEAU LALANDE MAUSSE 2012<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Silver medal<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2015.pdf\"><strong>:: Download PDF 2015 ::<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GUIDE HACHETTE 2015 \u2013 SEPTEMBRE 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY \u00ab\u00a0CUV\u00c9E ARTHUR\u00a0\u00bb 2011<br \/>\n1\u00a0\u00e9toile<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>In 1987, Philippe Hermouet acquired 35 ha around the Meynard mound, grown 4 ha in Saillans, and Roc Meynard, 5 ha in the neighboring town of Villegouge. Plantations and redemption of vines brought the whole to 40 ha, originally four labels in Fronsac, Bordeaux Superior and Bordeaux.<\/p>\n<p>Selection of the best plots of the Clos du Roy, this cuv\u00e9e raised twelve months in new barrels made, rather than in wood, the beautiful part with ripe fruit, floral accompanied by floral nuances. The palate, in unison, seduces by its volume, its density and its silky tannins. Racy and balanced wine. 2016-2020. Food and wine: Roast beef.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>DECANTER \u2013 JUIN 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2013 (BLANC)<br \/>\n15,5 (85) Recommended<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The ch\u00e2teau is located in the Fronsac region, near the village of villegouge on the right bank of the Dordogne. Lovely light reflective pale straw colour, light intensity and fresh, crisp nose, gently flirting. Good lift, good aromatics, good Bordeaux tipicity from winemaker Philippe Hermouet. Blend is 50% Sauvignon Blanc and 50% Semillon, from young vines planted in 2010, vinifed in stainless steel with four months on the lees before bottling. Drink 2014-2017.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2012 (ROUGE)<br \/>\n16,5 (88) Recommended<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Appealing, promissing fruit on the nose here, this is a good wine, rich, deep layers, good complexity, with flavours that hold on for a good few minutes in the mouth. Winemaker Philippe Hermouet runs this 29 hectares property which is located near to Fronsac on the Right Bank of Bordeaux. The combination of fruit, acidity and tannic hold suggests it could improve over next few years. Drink 2015-2023.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>LE POINT\u00a0\u2013 MAI\u00a02014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CLOS DU ROY\u00a02013<br \/>\n14\/20<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>GUIDE HUBERT 2014 \u2013 AVRIL 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CLOS DU ROY \u00ab\u00a0CUV\u00c9E ARTHUR\u00a0\u00bb 2011<br \/>\n4,5 verres\/5<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The nose is very expressive, with an exuberant fruit and woody, mouth equally aromatic, shows a fleshy texture, frank, freshness and superb balance.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN DE BLAYE \u2013 AVRIL 2014<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2012<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Or<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2014.pdf\">\u00a0:: Download PDF 2014 ::<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>FESTIVAL DES VINS DE BORDEAUX ET D\u2019AQUITAINE DE WUHAN \u2013 NOVEMBRE 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CH\u00c2TEAU LALANDE MAUSSE 2011<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Troph\u00e9e Coup de C\u0153ur<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><b>BETTANE ET DESSEAUVE 2014 &#8211; SEPTEMBRE 2013<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Le Clos du Roy, situ\u00e9 sur la commune de Saillans o\u00f9 le caract\u00e8re argileux des terroirs donne naturellement de la puissance aux vins, \u00e9tant connu pour ses fronsacs d\u2019un style robuste et traditionnel. Gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 l\u2019attention port\u00e9e \u00e0 la vigne et \u00e0 une vinification soign\u00e9e, ceux-ci s\u2019affinent au fil des ann\u00e9es et gardent en \u00e9clat.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CLOS DU ROY \u00ab\u00a0CUV\u00c9E ARTHUR\u00a0\u00bb 2010<br \/>\n14,5\/20<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Expression tr\u00e8s aromatique, bonne s\u00e8ve avec une personnalit\u00e9 classique mais puissante, de la fra\u00eecheur malgr\u00e9 l\u2019alcool.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CLOS DU ROY 2010<br \/>\n14\/20<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Nez d\u00e9licatement chocolat\u00e9, fruit sucr\u00e9, riche, tr\u00e8s aromatique, longue finale \u00e9pic\u00e9e. Plus de mati\u00e8re et moins de rusticit\u00e9 que les mill\u00e9simes pr\u00e9c\u00e9dents.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><b>GUIDE HACHETTE 2014 \u2013 SEPTEMBRE 2013<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CLOS DU ROY \u00ab\u00a0CUV\u00c9E ARTHUR\u00a0\u00bb 2010<br \/>\nCoup de c\u0153ur \u2013 2 \u00e9toiles<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Philippe Hermouet, apr\u00e8s vingt-cinq ann\u00e9es de viticulture, a r\u00e9cemment achet\u00e9 le ch\u00e2teau Roc Saint-Bernard, situ\u00e9 \u00e0 Saillans, d\u00e9sormais incorpor\u00e9 au Clos du Roy et dont une partie des vignes a \u00e9t\u00e9 int\u00e9gr\u00e9e \u00e0 ce 2010 largement domin\u00e9 par le merlot (95%, le cabernet sauvignon en appoint). La robe est d\u2019un superbe grenat profond. Complexe et intense, le nez marie les fruits noirs aux \u00e9pices douces. La bouche affiche une r\u00e9elle puissance, beaucoup de richesse et de concentration, port\u00e9e par des tanins solides, extrait avec doigt\u00e9. Un vin de garde assur\u00e9ment, que l\u2019on attendra au moins cinq ou six ans.<b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><b>WINE ENTHUSIAST \u2013 JUILLET 2013<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2011<br \/>\n86 Points<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Although the wood aging shows strongly at the moment, there is enough weight of ripe black currant fruits to integrate as the wine matures. Then, it will be a firm-though-fruity wine, solid and chunky.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><b>LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION \u2013 MAI 2013 <\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b>CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2010<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Argent<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><b>CONCOURS DES VINS D\u2019AQUITAINE \u2013 MAI 2013<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b><\/b>CH\u00c2TEAU LALANDE MAUSSE 2011<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Or<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><b>LE POINT \u2013 MAI 2013<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b>CLOS DU ROY \u00ab\u00a0CUV\u00c9E ARTHUR\u00a0\u00bb 2012<br \/>\n14,5-15\/20<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Bouche ronde, souple, \u00e9l\u00e9gante, tannins fins, velout\u00e9s, bonne structure en finesse, assez long.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>GUIDE HUBERT 2013 \u2013 AVRIL 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" title=\"Page 1\">CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2011<br \/>\n4 verres\/5<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Nez puissant et tr\u00e8s riche de fruits noirs, belle expression min\u00e9rale, bouche ronde et charnue, fruit\u00e9e, avec des tanins ronds et beaucoup de fra\u00eecheur. Du caract\u00e8re.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>CONCOURS G\u00c9N\u00c9RAL AGRICOLE DE PARIS \u2013 MARS 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2011<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Or<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2011<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Argent<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>WINE ENTHUSIAST \u2013 JANVIER 2013<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2010<br \/>\n82 Points<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The fruit seems overripe, with a juicy character. A core of tannins balances the palate, and a meaty flavor creeps in on the finish.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2013.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0:: Download PDF 2013 ::<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GUIDE HACHETTE DES VINS 2013 \u2013 SEPTEMBRE 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY \u00ab CUV\u00c9E ARTHUR \u00bb 2009<br \/>\n1 \u00e9toile<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Repris en 1987 par Philippe Hermouet, ce domaine propose un 2009 tr\u00e8s r\u00e9ussi, qui fait la part belle au merlot (95%). Cette cuv\u00e9e, au bouquet pendant un an. L\u2019attaque ample ouvre sur un palais puissant, bien structur\u00e9 par des tannins velout\u00e9s et persistants qui assureront \u00e0 ce vin une garde de 3 \u00e0 6 ans. La cuv\u00e9e principale du domaine, le Clos du Roy 2009 (40 000 b.), cit\u00e9e pour son nez de fruits rouges et d\u2019\u00e9pices, ce d\u00e9bouchera plus t\u00f4t.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>LE POINT \u2013 MAI 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2011<br \/>\n15\/20<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Nez sur le fruit et les \u00e9pices, baies noires, net, charnu, s\u00e9veux, vif, harmonieux, tannique sans s\u00e9cher, long sur le poivre et la r\u00e9glisse.<br \/>\nO= 2015 G=10 ans<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY \u00ab CUV\u00c9E ARTHUR \u00bb 2011<br \/>\n13,5\/20<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Fruits noirs, r\u00e9glisse, bouche souple, fraiche, tanins plus serr\u00e9s ensuite, ensemble assez accrocheur.<br \/>\nO= 2017 G=12 ans<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2011<br \/>\n16\/20<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Fruits noirs, cassis, bouche ronde, souple, bien fondue, belle mati\u00e8re g\u00e9n\u00e9reuse, finale serr\u00e9e. Joli vin pas trop extrait, savoureux.<br \/>\nO= 2017 G=12 ans<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>LA REVUE DES VINS DE FRANCE \u2013 MAI 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY \u00ab CUV\u00c9E ARTHUR \u00bb 2011<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Un nez complexe et tr\u00e8s frais, exhalant des notes de ronce, de menthe et de cassis. D\u00e9licat.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>CONCOURS DES VINS D\u2019AQUITAINE \u2013 MAI 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2010<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Or<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU LALANDE MAUSSE 2010<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Or<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN DE BLAYE \u2013 AVRIL 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU LALANDE MAUSSE 2010<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Or<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU BRANDEAU 2011<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Argent<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" title=\"Page 3\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>CONCOURS G\u00c9N\u00c9RAL AGRICOLE DE PARIS \u2013 MARS 2012<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2010<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Or<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU BRANDEAU 2011<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Argent<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" title=\"Page 4\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2012.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">:: Download PDF 2012 ::<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GUIDE HACHETTE 2012 \u2013 SEPTEMBRE 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY \u00ab CUV\u00c9E ARTHUR \u00bb 2008<br \/>\n1 \u00e9toile<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Une demeure girondine classique, \u00e0 l\u2019entr\u00e9e de Saillans, propri\u00e9t\u00e9 depuis 1987 de Philippe HERMOUET ing\u00e9nieur agronome. Le cru propose un 2008 poupre sombre, au bouquet soutenu de m\u00fbre, de cassis et de prune. Le palais concentr\u00e9, ample et vineux, s\u2019appuie sur de solides tanins et offre un bel \u00e9quilibre entre fruit et barrique. La Cuv\u00e9e Arthur, plus tannique et b\u00e9n\u00e9ficiant d\u2019un \u00e9levage plus important en barrique. Elle vieillira plus longtemps.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2008<br \/>\n1 \u00e9toile<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Une demeure girondine classique, \u00e0 l\u2019entr\u00e9e de Saillans, propri\u00e9t\u00e9 depuis 1987 de Philippe HERMOUET ing\u00e9nieur agronome. Le cru propose un 2008 poupre sombre, au bouquet soutenu de m\u00fbre, de cassis et de prune. Le palais concentr\u00e9, ample et vineux, s\u2019appuie sur de solides tanins et offre un bel \u00e9quilibre entre fruit et barrique. La Cuv\u00e9e Arthur, plus tannique et b\u00e9n\u00e9ficiant d\u2019un \u00e9levage plus important en barrique. Elle vieillira plus longtemps.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2009<br \/>\n2 \u00e9toiles<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Ing\u00e9nieur agronome Philippe HERMOUET a repris en 1987 un vignoble familial situ\u00e9 dans le Libournais. Son Bordeaux Sup\u00e9rieur na\u00eet aux lisi\u00e8res nord de l\u2019appellation fronsac, d\u2019un assemblage typique de la r\u00e9gion, privil\u00e9giant le merlot. La robe est aussi profonde que le nez, o\u00f9 la framboise se m\u00eale au cassis et \u00e0 des notes plus fraiches de groseille. Ce fruit\u00e9 se prolonge dans une bouche vive \u00e0 l\u2019attaque, puissante, concentr\u00e9e et longue, construite sur des tanins serr\u00e9s. Un vin prometteur, \u00e0 attendre deux voire cinq ans&#8230; Le temps que les ch\u00eanes truffiers plant\u00e9s en 2010 sur l\u2019exploitation livrent leurs tr\u00e9sors.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>BETTANE ET DESSEAUVE 2012 \u2013 AO\u00dbT 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2008<br \/>\n14\/20<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Nez discret, tanins serr\u00e9s et tendus, finale fraiche et \u00e9pic\u00e9e. Vin authentique, sans fard.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY \u00ab CUV\u00c9E ARTHUR \u00bb 2008<br \/>\n14,5\/20<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Le vin est encore domin\u00e9 par un bois\u00e9 un peu grossier de chocolat et de moka , grand volume de tanins, long, expressif, le mill\u00e9sime est l\u00e0 et l\u2019ensemble est coh\u00e9rent.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION \u2013 MAI 2011 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2009<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Or<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>CONCOURS DES VINS D\u2019AQUITAINE \u2013 AVRIL 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2009<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Or<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" title=\"Page 5\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>CHALLENGE INTERNATIONAL DU VIN DE BLAYE \u2013 AVRIL 2011 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU LALANDE MAUSSE 2009<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Or<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>FEMINALISE \u2013 AVRIL 2011<\/strong><br \/>\nCLOS DU ROY \u00ab CUV\u00c9E ARTHUR \u00bb 2008<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Or<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>CONCOURS G\u00c9N\u00c9RAL AGRICOLE DE PARIS \u2013 MARS 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2009<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Or<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2009<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Argent<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>WINE ENTHUSIAST \u2013 JANVIER 2011<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2009<br \/>\n85 Points<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Ripe, fruity wine, it has sweet tannins, blackberry fruit, laced with acidity. The wine is all fruit, with only the lightest hint of wood<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" title=\"Page 6\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vignobleshermouet.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/PRESSE-ET-CONCOURS-2011.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u00a0:: Download PDF 2011 ::<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>GUIDE HACHETTE 2011 \u2013 AO\u00dbT 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY \u00ab CUV\u00c9E ARTHUR \u00bb 2007<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>S\u00e9lection de pur merlot, la cuv\u00e9e Arthur 2007 (11 \u00e0 15 \u20ac) est cit\u00e9e. Elle s\u00e9duira les amateurs de vins extraits et bois\u00e9s.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY<br \/>\n1 \u00e9toile<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Ing\u00e9nieur agronome de formation Philippe Hermouet a repris cette ancienne propret\u00e9 familiale en 1987 et en a d\u00e9velopp\u00e9 le vignoble, qui est pass\u00e9 de 10 \u00e0 37 ha en l\u2019espace d\u2019une vingtaine d\u2019ann\u00e9es. Derri\u00e8re la robe profonde et brillante de son 2007 s\u2019\u00e9panouit un \u00e9l\u00e9gant bouquet de fruits noirs surm\u00fbris aux accents accents torr\u00e9fi\u00e9s. Du gras, de la souplesse, des tanins enrob\u00e9s : la bouche teint\u00e9e d\u2019une fine fraicheur est d\u00e9j\u00e0 harmonieuse. On attendra n\u00e9anmoins 2 ans que les notes d\u2019\u00e9levages se fondent en finale.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>BETTANE ET DESSEAUVE 2011 \u2013 AO\u00dbT 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY \u00ab CUV\u00c9E ARTHUR \u00bb 2007<br \/>\n15\/20<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Robe brillante, notes l\u00e9g\u00e8rement bois\u00e9es, belle bouche ronde, gourmande et fruit\u00e9e, croquante avec des tanins agr\u00e9ablement friands et soyeux.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY 2007<br \/>\n14\/20<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Bien charpent\u00e9, ne poss\u00e8de pas forc\u00e9ment la finesse des tanins de la cuv\u00e9e Arthur mais belle fraicheur et bon fruit.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>LE POINT \u2013 MAI 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY \u00ab CUV\u00c9E ARTHUR \u00bb 2009<br \/>\n16\/20<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Bois\u00e9, prune, bouche ronde, souple, tanins fondus, vin \u00e9l\u00e9gant, assez soyeux, bien fait, bonne longueur, fin.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2009<br \/>\n15\/20<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>90% merlot, un peu de cabernet sauvignon. Joli fruit au nez, frais, fin, tr\u00e8s fruit\u00e9, tendre, bien droit. \u00ab Clairement, notre but c\u2019est le fruit \u00bb, nous dit Philippe HERMOUET, \u00e9galement producteur au Clos du Roy \u00e0 Fronsac.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL WINE COMPETITION \u2013 MAI 2010 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2007<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Argent<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>CONCOURS DES VIGNERONS IND\u00c9PENDANTS \u2013 MAI 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY \u00ab CUV\u00c9E ARTHUR \u00bb 2007<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Argent<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\" title=\"Page 7\">\n<p><strong>F\u00c9MINALISE \u2013 AVRIL 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY \u00ab CUV\u00c9E ARTHUR \u00bb 2007<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Argent<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>CONCOURS DES VINS D\u2019AQUITAINE \u2013 MARS 2010 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CLOS DU ROY\u00a0\u00ab CUV\u00c9E HARMONIE \u00bb 2008<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Argent<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>CONCOURS G\u00c9N\u00c9RAL AGRICOLE DE PARIS \u2013 MARS 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU BRANDEAU 2009<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>M\u00e9daille d\u2019Or<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>WINE ENTHUSIAST \u2013 JANVIER 2010<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CH\u00c2TEAU ROC MEYNARD 2008<br \/>\n87 Points<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The dry tannins are firmly in charge in this young wine, its fruit fresh rather than rich. 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