Château Rochebelle St Emilion Grand Cru Grand Cru Classé 2021

This is austere on the finish but exactly in the style that you want austerity during En Primeur, where the tannins are subdued but flexible and you can feel their hidden power. Limestone tug of salinity through the palate, bright berry fruit, saffron spice on the finish, this is good stuff from owners Philip and Emilie Faniest. A 3ha estate right on the limestone plateau. Will widen and soften over ageing.