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Château Lafon-Rochet Saint-Estèphe (Grand Cru Classé) 2018

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WINE TYPE: Red

WINE CLASSIFICATION: 1855 Bordeaux Classification 4th Growths

ALCOHOL LEVEL: 14.50

BOTTLE SIZE: 750 ml

Sommelier's Notes

The golden-yellow exterior of Château Lafon-Rochet can be seen from afar as one ascends Bordeaux’s D2 road, which winds through some of the greatest Médoc vineyards.


It is a colour that is both bold and warm, reflecting those who play a part in the making of its wines, who are guided by commitment and passion.


Château Lafon-Rochet is one of the oldest estates in Saint-Estèphe, with origins dating back to the 16th century.


Initially known as “Domaine de Rochet”, it was renamed “Château Lafon-Rochet” in 1650 following the marriage of its owner, Antoinette de Guillemotes, to Étienne de Lafon.


Château Lafon-Rochet saw two centuries of winegrowing during which the vineyard grew and improved dramatically, culminating in its awarding of the title of Quatrième Grand Cru Classé at the Official Classification of 1855.


In 1960, Guy Tesseron, a Cognac tycoon, bought the estate and it has been family-owned and was ran by Basil Tesseron (Guy’s grandson), who continues the work of his predecessors with passion, humour and ambition.


At the end of 2021, the Lorenzetti family acquired Château Lafon-Rochet, catalysing the birth of Vignobles Cruse-Lorenzetti, whose portfolio also includes :


Château d’Issan, Grand Cru Classé en 1855, Margaux


Château Pédesclaux, Grand Cru Classé en 1855, Pauillac


Château Lilian Ladouys, Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel, Saint-Estèphe.


The property is now managed by Christophe Congé, in close collaboration with third-generation vigneron, Emmanuel Cruse.

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REGION: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint-Estèphe
Region: Bordeaux
Estate: Château Lafon-Rochet
Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon (64%), Merlot (26%), Petit Verdot (6%), Cabernet Franc (4%)
Did you know?: The vines are around 38 years old on average, with some plots having been planted over 80 years ago.
Specifications
Bright red colour with brown reflections
An expressive nose, on freshness, with crunchy ripped fruits, red berries (blackcurrant, strawberry, raspberry).
A clear attack, fresh with spreading tannins and a fine structure. Smooth and complex finale with a lovely fruity aromatic aftertaste, cinnamon.
16 C
Tournedos Rossini (French steak dish), Black angus beef, Rack of lamb with herbs, Gnocchis with black truffles
AWARDS (7)

Decanter

94/100

James Suckling

94/100

Vinous - A. Galloni

94/100

Alexandre Ma

92/100

Wine Spectator

92/100

Robert Parker

91/100

Jancis Robinson

17.5/20
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