CHÂTEAU LAFON ROCHET 2018 - Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux - France
CHÂTEAU LAFON ROCHET - Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé, Bordeaux - France
Fourth Classified Growth in 1855.
The estate's great wine comes from the oldest vines. Château Lafon-Rochet is a wine that is both simple and complex. An expressive nose, on freshness, with crunchy ripe fruits, red berries (blackcurrant, strawberry, raspberry). A clear attack, fresh with spreading tannins and a fine structure. Smooth and complex finales with a lovely fruity aromatic aftertaste, cinnamon.
Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
FRANCE
Bordeaux
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot
Product Description
Description
Fourth Classified Growth in 1855. The estate's great wine comes from the oldest vines. Château Lafon-Rochet is a wine that is both simple and complex. An expressive nose, on freshness, with crunchy ripe fruits, red berries (blackcurrant, strawberry, raspberry). A clear attack, fresh with spreading tannins and a fine structure. Smooth and complex finales with a lovely fruity aromatic aftertaste, cinnamon. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
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Meat
Pair with game meat (pheasant, wild boar, rabbit, pigeon), lamb, charcuterie.
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Cheese
Pair with a variety of cheeses.
Accolades
Awards
Wine Spectator 92 Points
American wine lifestyle magazine and one of the top 3 in the USA, it offers wine ratings, interviews and wine news articles. Past wine critics include James Suckling.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 90 Points
Probably the most famous and influential wine critic and journalist in the world, Robert Parker founded the famous American magazine, The Wine Advocate and made his 100-point system a benchmark for the entire industry.
Jancis Robinson 17 Points
Internationally recognised British wine journalist and critic, Jancis Robinson is one of the few influential women in wine and is among the top educators in the industry.
James Suckling 94 Points
As one of the most famous American wine critics and journalists, James Suckling is among the leading experts on wines and was a former editor for Wine Spectator. He now conducts his own personal reviews online and conferences
Decanter 94 Points
Among the top British wine-lifestlye magazines, Decanter is a staple in the wine industry, offering magazine reviews, international wine competitions and wine guides.
Critique Review
“The upper Médoc did brilliantly in 2018, and that's certainly apparent when tasting the 2018 Château Lafon-Rochet. Sporting a deep purple hue as well as a gorgeous bouquet of ripe black and blue fruits, lead pencil, forest floor, chocolate, and leafy herbs, this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a round, mouth-filling texture, ripe, velvety tannins, and a great finish. It doesn't quite have the precision of the top wines in the appellation, but it's loaded with charm and character, and I'd certainly be thrilled to drink a bottle. This rich, textured, flavorful Saint-Estèphe will benefit from 4-6 years in the cellar and keep for two decades. ”
94 pts, James Suckling
“Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Lafon-Rochet is scented of cassis, blackberries, herbs and soil with tar and underbrush. Medium to full bodied, the palate is firm and grainy with herb sparks and an earthy finish. ”
90-92 pts, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
“Seductive, with a gush of dark plum and blackberry preserve notes leading off, while light bay, dark tobacco and charcoal notes peek through. Has a racy edge through the finish, even with the warm fruit keeping the upper hand. Nicely done. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.”
92 pts, Wine SpectatorWine Facts
| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Winemakers | Directeur Technique : Lucas LECLERCQ / Maître de Chais : Frédéric RENAUT / Chef de Culture : Thomas PEYRUQUEOU / Œnologue conseil : Jean-Claude BERROUET |
| Producer | Basile TESSERON |
| Average age of vines | 30 YEARS |
| Production method | Cabernet Sauvignon (64%), complemented by Merlot (26%), Cabernet Franc (4%) and Petit Verdot (6%) |
| Harvest method | manual |
| Fermentation & maceration | In stainless steel and concrete vats |
| Aging | 9 months oak aging in 55% new French oak barrels with an extra 9 months in 1-year-old barrels |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Mouth Attribute | Fresh |
| Nose Attribute | Mineral, Liquorice |
| Density | 9000 pieds ha |
| SKU | BO88-18 |
Vineyard Info
Family property located in AOC Saint-Estèphe. Estèphe dates back to the middle of the 17th century. The estate was founded In 1650, when Antoinette de Guillemotte presented the Rochette estate as her dowry to her husband, Pierre de Lafon.
Reviews & Ratings
Description
Fourth Classified Growth in 1855. The estate's great wine comes from the oldest vines. Château Lafon-Rochet is a wine that is both simple and complex. An expressive nose, on freshness, with crunchy ripe fruits, red berries (blackcurrant, strawberry, raspberry). A clear attack, fresh with spreading tannins and a fine structure. Smooth and complex finales with a lovely fruity aromatic aftertaste, cinnamon. Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.
How to pair it
-
Meat
Pair with game meat (pheasant, wild boar, rabbit, pigeon), lamb, charcuterie.
-
Cheese
Pair with a variety of cheeses.
Awards
Wine Spectator 92 Points
American wine lifestyle magazine and one of the top 3 in the USA, it offers wine ratings, interviews and wine news articles. Past wine critics include James Suckling.
Robert Parker Wine Advocate 90 Points
Probably the most famous and influential wine critic and journalist in the world, Robert Parker founded the famous American magazine, The Wine Advocate and made his 100-point system a benchmark for the entire industry.
Jancis Robinson 17 Points
Internationally recognised British wine journalist and critic, Jancis Robinson is one of the few influential women in wine and is among the top educators in the industry.
James Suckling 94 Points
As one of the most famous American wine critics and journalists, James Suckling is among the leading experts on wines and was a former editor for Wine Spectator. He now conducts his own personal reviews online and conferences
Decanter 94 Points
Among the top British wine-lifestlye magazines, Decanter is a staple in the wine industry, offering magazine reviews, international wine competitions and wine guides.
Critique Review
“The upper Médoc did brilliantly in 2018, and that's certainly apparent when tasting the 2018 Château Lafon-Rochet. Sporting a deep purple hue as well as a gorgeous bouquet of ripe black and blue fruits, lead pencil, forest floor, chocolate, and leafy herbs, this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a round, mouth-filling texture, ripe, velvety tannins, and a great finish. It doesn't quite have the precision of the top wines in the appellation, but it's loaded with charm and character, and I'd certainly be thrilled to drink a bottle. This rich, textured, flavorful Saint-Estèphe will benefit from 4-6 years in the cellar and keep for two decades. ”
94 pts, James Suckling“Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Lafon-Rochet is scented of cassis, blackberries, herbs and soil with tar and underbrush. Medium to full bodied, the palate is firm and grainy with herb sparks and an earthy finish. ”
90-92 pts, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate“Seductive, with a gush of dark plum and blackberry preserve notes leading off, while light bay, dark tobacco and charcoal notes peek through. Has a racy edge through the finish, even with the warm fruit keeping the upper hand. Nicely done. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.”
92 pts, Wine Spectator| Product Type | Red Wine |
|---|---|
| Grape Varietal | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Country | FRANCE |
| Volume(ml) | 750 |
| Winemakers | Directeur Technique : Lucas LECLERCQ / Maître de Chais : Frédéric RENAUT / Chef de Culture : Thomas PEYRUQUEOU / Œnologue conseil : Jean-Claude BERROUET |
| Producer | Basile TESSERON |
| Average age of vines | 30 YEARS |
| Production method | Cabernet Sauvignon (64%), complemented by Merlot (26%), Cabernet Franc (4%) and Petit Verdot (6%) |
| Harvest method | manual |
| Fermentation & maceration | In stainless steel and concrete vats |
| Aging | 9 months oak aging in 55% new French oak barrels with an extra 9 months in 1-year-old barrels |
| Alcohol | 13.5% |
| Mouth Attribute | Fresh |
| Nose Attribute | Mineral, Liquorice |
| Density | 9000 pieds ha |
| SKU | BO88-18 |
Family property located in AOC Saint-Estèphe. Estèphe dates back to the middle of the 17th century. The estate was founded In 1650, when Antoinette de Guillemotte presented the Rochette estate as her dowry to her husband, Pierre de Lafon.
