In Bond Fine Wine. 2011 Château Rocheyron, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. Grand Cru • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 91/100 (JM). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
James Molesworth (JM) — 91/100 · Wine Spectator, 31/03/2014 · Drink 2015-2025
This has muscular layers of fig, boysenberry compote, blackberry confiture and tobacco notes coursing underneath. The tannins are refined, with a lingering elegance to offset the heft. This should age well. Best from 2015 through 2025.
Neal Martin (NM) — 88/100 · Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com, 28/07/2017 · Drink 2017-2024
The 2011 Chateau Rocheyron, a blend of 20% Cabernet Franc and 80% Merlot, came in at 13.9% alcohol, much less than the debut 2010. It has a clean and generous bouquet with quite elegant red cherry and strawberry fruit, although I would like to see more personality here. The palate is medium-bodied with a slight gaminess on the entry, fine tannin, a little grainy in texture with a savory, almost m…
James Suckling (JS) — 92/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 19/02/2014 · Drink 2016+
A silky wine with shaved-bitter-chocolate and raspberry character. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a clean finish. First time I've tasted this and I am impressed. A joint venture between Silvio Denz of Faug'res and rock-star winemaker in Spain Peter Sisseck. Better in 2016.