Juicy and firm red with dark berries, wet earth, spices and some bark. Medium body. Creamy finish.
90-91 points jamessuckling.com
points Jane Anson janeanson.com
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.
91-93 points William Kelley robertparker.com
The first proper bottling in Château Clos du Roy was in 1970. Beforehand, the vine of this small wine estate was sold as bulk wine to wine trading companies. Clos du Roy quickly gained some fame and ranked among the high quality Fronsac wines. Château Clos du Roy takes part in a French contest called Concours Générale Agricole de Paris on a yearly basis; it has been awarded the gold medal for the vintages 1975, 1985 and 2003 and three times in a raw for vintages 2009, 2010 and 2011, what consecrates our consistent efforts and quality mastery.
Since the 2014 vintage, the Clos du Roy has been tasted in the Primeur.
Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
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En Primeur | No |
New Arrivals | No |
Wine Type | Red Wine |
Wine Style | Traditional |
Country | France |
Region | Fronsac |
Varietals | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
Vintage | 2021 |
Bottle Size | 750ml |
Wine Points | 91-93 |