Château Rocheyron

A luscious medley of black cherry, white pepper and spice, gorgeous depth and a supple, well-integrated structure ticks all of the Saint Emilion boxes - elegant and sophisticated and true to place.

Jet-ruby in colour this is instantly inviting, the nose offering a profusion of violet and red berries complemented by fennel notes. The palate, similarly, is fresh, lifted and rich in red fruit, lively though serious supported by grippy tannins. Fine and chiselled this is a wonderfully refined, elegant translation of the vintage - bravo to Peter and his team.

A wine of thrilling drive, from an estate which seems to grow in stature with every visit. The 2017 Chateau Rocheyron is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.

Jet-plum-ruby, bright and intense to a tight, bright rim, this offers black and red fruit on the nose, complemented by grilled fennel. Earthy and mineral, with citrus notes - bitter orange - and opulent cherry liqueur, this has a multi-layered complexity and sensuality. The palate echoes the aromatics presented on the nose, set within a luxuriant texture. Opulent yet fresh, focused and spiced this has a poised, protracted, elegant finish.

Chateau Rocheyron Grand Cru St-Emilion 2011

A luscious, textured plum in colour, this presents a rather lovely nose of red and black fruit, cherries and berries and hints of kirsch. Here 15% Cabernet Franc lifts the aromatics, adding herbal notes, pepper and delicate spice – all beautifully ripe and well-integrated. The palate is, as ever, seamless, refreshed by floral notes, violets and minerals. Tannins are rounded and ripe, adding to the sensuality of the palate. Mocha cream complements a languid, elegant, layered finish.

Peter Sisseck, known for his iconic Pingus estate in Spain, here returns to his spiritual home of Bordeaux and the limestone soils of Saint-Emilion.

A luscious medley of black cherry, white pepper and spice, gorgeous depth and a supple, well-integrated structure ticks all of the Saint Emilion boxes - elegant and sophisticated and true to place.

A wine of thrilling drive, from an estate which seems to grow in stature with every visit. The 2017 Château Rocheyron is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.

Jet-plum-ruby, bright and intense to a tight, bright rim, this offers black and red fruit on the nose, complemented by grilled fennel. Earthy and mineral, with citrus notes - bitter orange - and opulent cherry liqueur, this has a multi-layered complexity and sensuality. The palate echoes the aromatics presented on the nose, set within a luxuriant texture. Opulent yet fresh, focused and spiced this has a poised, protracted, elegant finish.

Chateau Rocheyron Grand Cru St-Emilion 2019 Magnum

Chateau Rocheyron Grand Cru St-Emilion 2019 Magnum

Without a doubt the best Rocheyron yet, since its beginning in 2010.

A luscious, textured plum in colour, this presents a rather lovely nose of red and black fruit, cherries and berries and hints of kirsch. Here 15% Cabernet Franc lifts the aromatics, adding herbal notes, pepper and delicate spice – all beautifully ripe and well-integrated. The palate is, as ever, seamless, refreshed by floral notes, violets and minerals. Tannins are rounded and ripe, adding to the sensuality of the palate. Mocha cream complements a languid, elegant, layered finish.

Chateau Rocheyron Grand Cru St-Emilion 2010 Magnum