Edmée Le Roy
A MUCH SOUGHT-AFTER RARITY
Our white wine is one of the estate’s first historical wines.
Edmée le Roy is a rare and limited wine: only 2 hectares of the vineyard are devoted to its production. It is a delicate blend of Roussanne and Clairette with a touch of Grenache Blanc.
WINEMAKING METHOD
Harvested entirely by hand in crates with sorting on the plot, the grapes are picked in the morning in order to preserve the freshness of the aromas.
After full destemming, the grapes are delicately pressed. Settling followed by fermentation in vats and ageing of 6 months complete the refinement of this wine.
VINTAGES
THE VINTAGE
TASTING NOTES
Beautiful bright straw yellow colour with bright reflections. Floral nose, candied apricot, complex and fresh. Round in the attack then presenting a beautiful freshness. A small tannic edge pleasantly prolongs the sweet fruity sensations. We find the aromatic notes of the olfaction. Good persistence with notes of dried fruits.
This vintage will be remembered as one of the lowest in terms of quantity, and one of the best in terms of quality. The nose is well balanced and fresh with intense fruity and mineral notes. The mouth is beautifully rich. This vintage offers a very good ageing potential.
TASTING NOTES
Beautiful bright straw yellow colour with bright reflections. Floral nose, candied apricot, complex and fresh. Round in the attack then presenting a beautiful freshness. A small tannic edge pleasantly prolongs the sweet fruity sensations. We find the aromatic notes of the olfaction. Good persistence with notes of dried fruits.
THE VINTAGE
Brilliant colour, golden yellow with light green highlights. Complex and fresh nose of candied citrus fruits and small white flowers, enhanced by a touch of grilled dried fruits. Freshness and sweetness attack on the palate. A beautiful depth then develops for a tasty balance. We find the beautiful combination of fruit in syrup and fresh floral. The finish is slightly saline and mineral.
The 2011 harvest will be remembered as one which was expected to be much earlier than previous harvests, but in the end, it turned out just like a normal year. The months of April, May and June were very hot and dry with a rapid growth in the vines and an early flowering. The weather conditions of July and August were ideal with an average temperature of 22.6°C and high rainfall for the season.
The wines are well balanced and fresh with fruity notes.
Brilliant colour, golden yellow with light green highlights. Complex and fresh nose of candied citrus fruits and small white flowers, enhanced by a touch of grilled dried fruits. Freshness and sweetness attack on the palate. A beautiful depth then develops for a tasty balance. We find the beautiful combination of fruit in syrup and fresh floral. The finish is slightly saline and mineral.
THE VINTAGE
The 2012 vintage benefits from optimal climatic conditions. Between April and July, average temperatures fluctuated between 13 ° C and 24.7 ° C. The summer was hot and dry from start to finish. The end of August was marked by a lot of rain, preventing the water stress on the vines. This phenomenon repeated itself at the end of September.
TASTING NOTES
Beautiful brilliant pale yellow colour with bright reflections. Intense and fresh nose of small white flowers, candied citrus fruits, on an elegant mineral background. The palate presents a tasty opening followed by a beautiful volume. The mid palate is full and fat without heaviness. We find the notes of candied exotic fruit and a beautiful minerality. The finish is marked by notes of grapefruit. Beautiful length.
The 2012 vintage benefits from optimal climatic conditions. Between April and July, average temperatures fluctuated between 13 ° C and 24.7 ° C. The summer was hot and dry from start to finish. The end of August was marked by a lot of rain, preventing the water stress on the vines. This phenomenon repeated itself at the end of September.
TASTING NOTES
Beautiful brilliant pale yellow colour with bright reflections. Intense and fresh nose of small white flowers, candied citrus fruits, on an elegant mineral background. The palate presents a tasty opening followed by a beautiful volume. The mid palate is full and fat without heaviness. We find the notes of candied exotic fruit and a beautiful minerality. The finish is marked by notes of grapefruit. Beautiful length.
THE VINTAGE
This vintage was marked by bad weather conditions and delayed maturity. The summer was one of the coldest and most humid in recent years. Grenache was the most affected by low yield due to the loss of its flowers. The average yield was estimated around 26hl / ha. The wine has good acidity and an average alcoholic degree. The whites have a beautiful aromatic and taste freshness (citrus fruits, white flowers and exotic fruits). The wines have a very good aging potential.
TASTING NOTES
Brilliant pale gold color with green reflections. Brilliant pale gold color with green reflections. Intensely fruity nose: vine peach, exotic fruits. Notes of jasmine. Fleshy and creamy attack on the palate. Nice tangy ridge in the middle. Persistent finish on citrus notes. A deep and fresh white wine, with a beautiful mineral structure and a tasty character.
This vintage was marked by bad weather conditions and delayed maturity. The summer was one of the coldest and most humid in recent years. Grenache was the most affected by low yield due to the loss of its flowers. The average yield was estimated around 26hl / ha. The wine has good acidity and an average alcoholic degree. The whites have a beautiful aromatic and taste freshness (citrus fruits, white flowers and exotic fruits). The wines have a very good aging potential.
TASTING NOTES
Brilliant pale gold color with green reflections. Brilliant pale gold color with green reflections. Intensely fruity nose: vine peach, exotic fruits. Notes of jasmine. Fleshy and creamy attack on the palate. Nice tangy ridge in the middle. Persistent finish on citrus notes. A deep and fresh white wine, with a beautiful mineral structure and a tasty character.
THE VINTAGE
This vintage was marked by a mild and rainy winter and a dry and hot spring, potentially suggesting an early vintage. But the summer was punctuated by weekly rainfall, cool nights and fewer hours of sunshine than usual. Finally, this vintage was one of the latest of the decade. The whites are lively with good minerality and excellent acidity.
TASTING NOTES
Beautiful pale yellow color with green reflections. Seductive nose with notes of toasted dried fruits and small white flowers. Delicately honeyed touch then syrup peach. On the palate, the attack is fresh with sweetness. The volume in the mouth progresses regularly over the tasting. Smooth finish. We find the notes of dried fruits and white-fleshed fruits. Slightly salty on the finish.
This vintage was marked by a mild and rainy winter and a dry and hot spring, potentially suggesting an early vintage. But the summer was punctuated by weekly rainfall, cool nights and fewer hours of sunshine than usual. Finally, this vintage was one of the latest of the decade. The whites are lively with good minerality and excellent acidity.
TASTING NOTES
Beautiful pale yellow color with green reflections. Seductive nose with notes of toasted dried fruits and small white flowers. Delicately honeyed touch then syrup peach. On the palate, the attack is fresh with sweetness. The volume in the mouth progresses regularly over the tasting. Smooth finish. We find the notes of dried fruits and white-fleshed fruits. Slightly salty on the finish.
THE VINTAGE
This vintage is described as generous in terms of color, structure, maturity and quantity due to ideal weather conditions. The spring was rainy while the summer was dry and hot. The whites exhale notes of white and yellow flowers, the color is golden. The palate is generous, fruity and ample. The aromas of exotic fruits and white peach are balanced by a beautiful bitterness.
TASTING NOTES
Pale yellow colour with green hues. Brilliant.
Nose a little on the reserve. Dominant ripe white fruit. Delicately spicy (gingerbread).
The mouth is full and greedy, with nervousness. Very nice balance. The aromas of vine peach take over. Nice minerality in the finish and beautiful persistence.
This vintage is described as generous in terms of color, structure, maturity and quantity due to ideal weather conditions. The spring was rainy while the summer was dry and hot. The whites exhale notes of white and yellow flowers, the color is golden. The palate is generous, fruity and ample. The aromas of exotic fruits and white peach are balanced by a beautiful bitterness.
TASTING NOTES
Pale yellow colour with green hues. Brilliant.
Nose a little on the reserve. Dominant ripe white fruit. Delicately spicy (gingerbread).
The mouth is full and greedy, with nervousness. Very nice balance. The aromas of vine peach take over. Nice minerality in the finish and beautiful persistence.
THE VINTAGE
This vintage is considered exceptional. The winter was mild and dry while the spring was cool and the summer hot. The grapes have reached full maturity. The white wines are fine and balanced with a nice freshness on the palate.
TASTING NOTES
Beautiful bright colour, golden yellow.
Expressive nose, predominantly floral and slightly milky. Grilled dried fruits.
The mouth is all round, with sweetness. Very fond. Aromas of flesh fruits candied white, grilled hazelnut. Final cut apple.
This vintage is considered exceptional. The winter was mild and dry while the spring was cool and the summer hot. The grapes have reached full maturity. The white wines are fine and balanced with a nice freshness on the palate.
TASTING NOTES
Beautiful bright colour, golden yellow.
Expressive nose, predominantly floral and slightly milky. Grilled dried fruits.
The mouth is all round, with sweetness. Very fond. Aromas of flesh fruits candied white, grilled hazelnut. Final cut apple.
THE VINTAGE
Outstanding in many ways, 2017 was a very hot and dry year leading to a small harvest. The main characteristic of this vintage is the exceptional quality of the wines produced. The whites present a beautiful and luminous color with aromas of white flowers and a nice freshness in the mouth.
TASTING NOTES
Beautiful pale yellow color with green highlights.
Very intense and complex nose: mango, vine peach, candied citrus zest.
Intense attack in the mouth, with a pleasant sweetness. Beautiful volume that is put in place gradually, with a tasty sharp edge. Nice in mouth on the minerality. We find the cocktail of exotic fruits, with a touch more honeyed.
Outstanding in many ways, 2017 was a very hot and dry year leading to a small harvest. The main characteristic of this vintage is the exceptional quality of the wines produced. The whites present a beautiful and luminous color with aromas of white flowers and a nice freshness in the mouth.
TASTING NOTES
Beautiful pale yellow color with green highlights.
Very intense and complex nose: mango, vine peach, candied citrus zest.
Intense attack in the mouth, with a pleasant sweetness. Beautiful volume that is put in place gradually, with a tasty sharp edge. Nice in mouth on the minerality. We find the cocktail of exotic fruits, with a touch more honeyed.
THE VINTAGE
Due to a significant period of rainfall, this year saw a significant presence of late blight but thanks to the high summer temperatures and optimal September weather, the quality of the bunches was excellent. The whites are rich with a long finish on citrus, exotic fruits and white fruits.
TASTING NOTES
Bright colour, golden yellow with green hues.
Intense nose carried by a beautiful freshness: small white flowers, candied citrus, mineral touch.
The attack on the palate is full, of a beautiful density. Remarkable balance between greedy sweetness and refreshing tension. The floral and citrus notes are complemented by aromas of exotic fruits, as well as honey. Nice persistence in the final, on the mineral register. A wine of character, dense and elegant.
Due to a significant period of rainfall, this year saw a significant presence of late blight but thanks to the high summer temperatures and optimal September weather, the quality of the bunches was excellent. The whites are rich with a long finish on citrus, exotic fruits and white fruits.
TASTING NOTES
Bright colour, golden yellow with green hues.
Intense nose carried by a beautiful freshness: small white flowers, candied citrus, mineral touch.
The attack on the palate is full, of a beautiful density. Remarkable balance between greedy sweetness and refreshing tension. The floral and citrus notes are complemented by aromas of exotic fruits, as well as honey. Nice persistence in the final, on the mineral register. A wine of character, dense and elegant.
THE VINTAGE
In 2019, the climate was very dry and hot during the growth of the vine. As a result, the harvest began very early in the season with grapes showing excellent health, thick skins and intense colors. The white wines present notes of peach, exotic fruits and citrus fruits are long and ample on the palate.
TASTING NOTES
Beautiful golden yellow color with green reflections. Intense nose with a delicate floral attack (orange blossom) then clearly exotic (ripe passion fruit) and a mineral touch. The palate presents a nice fleshy start, followed by a nice volume. Both ample and tight. The aromatic register slides over exotic fruits and candied citrus zest. The finish presents a beautiful salivating salinity and a substantial length.
In 2019, the climate was very dry and hot during the growth of the vine. As a result, the harvest began very early in the season with grapes showing excellent health, thick skins and intense colors. The white wines present notes of peach, exotic fruits and citrus fruits are long and ample on the palate.
TASTING NOTES
Beautiful golden yellow color with green reflections. Intense nose with a delicate floral attack (orange blossom) then clearly exotic (ripe passion fruit) and a mineral touch. The palate presents a nice fleshy start, followed by a nice volume. Both ample and tight. The aromatic register slides over exotic fruits and candied citrus zest. The finish presents a beautiful salivating salinity and a substantial length.
RATINGS
Wine Advocate: 89 points
Jeb Dunnunck : 89 points
COMPETITION RESULTS
Concours Général Agricole 2020: bronze medal
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2020: bronze medal
International Wine Challenge 2020: bronze medal
Wine Advocate: 89 points
Jeb Dunnunck : 89 points
COMPETITION RESULTS
Concours Général Agricole 2020: bronze medal
International Wine & Spirit Competition 2020: bronze medal
International Wine Challenge 2020: bronze medal
THE VINTAGE
After a very mild spring of 2020, the summer was hot and dry. These favorable weather conditions allowed the grapes to be in perfect health. The white wines are superb freshness with a lot of elegance. The nose is marked by citrus nuances with a nice freshness. The palate is intense, aromatic with good length.The 2020 is undoubtedly a vintage of perfect balance combining freshness and delectability.
TASTING NOTES
Beautiful bright color, medium yellow with deep green reflections. Intense and complex nose, with dominant notes of mango and passion fruit and a mineral touch of wet shale. Tasty and full attack on the palate with a nice sweetness. Very ample and voluminous. The tense and mineral finish rebalances the fat for better drinkability. Persistent on exotic and mineral notes.
After a very mild spring of 2020, the summer was hot and dry. These favorable weather conditions allowed the grapes to be in perfect health. The white wines are superb freshness with a lot of elegance. The nose is marked by citrus nuances with a nice freshness. The palate is intense, aromatic with good length.The 2020 is undoubtedly a vintage of perfect balance combining freshness and delectability.
TASTING NOTES
Beautiful bright color, medium yellow with deep green reflections. Intense and complex nose, with dominant notes of mango and passion fruit and a mineral touch of wet shale. Tasty and full attack on the palate with a nice sweetness. Very ample and voluminous. The tense and mineral finish rebalances the fat for better drinkability. Persistent on exotic and mineral notes.
RATINGS
Jeb Dunnuck: 90 points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front: 94 points
Wein Plus: 91 points
COMPETITION RESULTS
International Wine Challenge 2021: silver medal
Decanter World Wine Awards 2021: bronze medal
Jeb Dunnuck: 90 points
Gary Walsh - The Wine Front: 94 points
Wein Plus: 91 points
COMPETITION RESULTS
International Wine Challenge 2021: silver medal
Decanter World Wine Awards 2021: bronze medal
THE VINTAGE
After a mild winter and a cool spring, marked by an episode of frost in April, followed a summer punctuated by a few very hot episodes. Thanks to the rain in early August, the grape ripening process did not have to suffer from excessive water stress.
It is a late vintage with low yield. The first cuvées suggest lower average degrees than in previous years, high color intensities and good acidity that will ensure great aging potential.
TASTING NOTES
Brilliant, pale gold color with slight green reflections. Powerful nose, with a strong floral and exotic fruity dominance: small white flowers, jasmine, lychee. Fresh citrus. The palate is suave on the attack, with a nice volume. The sweetness is tempered by a saline minerality which gives the wine great elegance. We find the fresh floral notes then exotic notes and ginger. A persistent and complex wine, with freshness and minerality.
Brilliant, pale gold color with slight green reflections. Powerful nose, with a strong floral and exotic fruity dominance: small white flowers, jasmine, lychee. Fresh citrus. The palate is suave on the attack, with a nice volume. The sweetness is tempered by a saline minerality which gives the wine great elegance. We find the fresh floral notes then exotic notes and ginger. A persistent and complex wine, with freshness and minerality.
RATINGS
Jeb Dunnuck: 91 points
COMPETITION RESULTS
International Wine Challenge 2022: silver medal
Decanter 2022: bronze medal
Jeb Dunnuck: 91 points
COMPETITION RESULTS
International Wine Challenge 2022: silver medal
Decanter 2022: bronze medal
THE VINTAGE
TASTING NOTES
Brilliant, pale gold color with slight green reflections. Powerful nose, with a strong floral and exotic fruity dominance: small white flowers, jasmine, lychee. Fresh citrus. The palate is suave on the attack, with a nice volume. The sweetness is tempered by a saline minerality which gives the wine great elegance. We find the fresh floral notes then exotic notes and ginger. A persistent and complex wine, with freshness and minerality.
Brilliant, pale gold color with slight green reflections. Powerful nose, with a strong floral and exotic fruity dominance: small white flowers, jasmine, lychee. Fresh citrus. The palate is suave on the attack, with a nice volume. The sweetness is tempered by a saline minerality which gives the wine great elegance. We find the fresh floral notes then exotic notes and ginger. A persistent and complex wine, with freshness and minerality.
THE VINTAGE
The 2023 vintage once again demonstrates the singularity and power of the Châteauneuf du Pape terroir. 2023 offers fine, long and saline wines, made from high quality grapes whose harvest was spread over more than 2 months, from mid-August to the end of October. Very low winter rainfall, good rainfall during May and June, followed by a hot and dry summer, also made it possible to produce a vintage with generous yields.
TASTING NOTES
Beautiful golden yellow color with green highlights. The nose is complex with a floral attack, then notes of honey to finish with ripe exotic fruits. The attack on the palate is generous. Nice volume in the heart of the mouth. This wine has aromas of passion fruits and grapefruit, a nice acidic edge on the finish for a good persistence on the palate. A powerful and modern Châteauneuf.
Beautiful golden yellow color with green highlights. The nose is complex with a floral attack, then notes of honey to finish with ripe exotic fruits. The attack on the palate is generous. Nice volume in the heart of the mouth. This wine has aromas of passion fruits and grapefruit, a nice acidic edge on the finish for a good persistence on the palate. A powerful and modern Châteauneuf.
Terre de vins 2024: Gold medal
International Wine Competition 2024: Bronze medal
Wine Advocate - Robert Parker: 91 points
International Wine Competition 2024: Bronze medal
Wine Advocate - Robert Parker: 91 points
