Château Rocheyron St Emilion Grand Cru 2012

This has dense yet velvety tannins, and gives a glimpse into what Peter Sisseck is trying to achieve at Rocheyron, illuminating the classic textural potential and mouthwatering freshness of these limestone soils. Plenty of intense and concentrated black and blue fruits, with grilled citrus and mandarin peel arriving through the mid palat, and a kick of gunsmoke on the finish. This was the first vintage for winemaker Mathieu Raveraud, moving from Cahors to be at Rocheyron full time while Sisseck moves between Spain and Bordeaux. 30% new oak for ageing, organic farming and a late harvest vintage, with picking entirely in October.