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Château Lafon Rochet 2020

Saint-Estephe AOC 4eme Grand Cru Classe

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  • 93-94, James Suckling, 2021
  • 93-95, Antonio Galloni- Vinous, 2021
  • 93-95, Jeb Dunnuck, 2021
  • 93pts, Decanter, 2021
  • 92-94, Neal Martin, 2021

Lying in the south of Saint-Estèphe, Château Lafon-Rochet lies just across the way from Pauillac's Lafite. Owned by the renowned Tesseron family, the estate produces claret that rewards patience. An intense Bordeaux with dark fruits and firm tannins.

Lying in the south of Saint-Estèphe, Château Lafon-Rochet lies just across the way from Pauillac's Lafite. Owned by the renowned Tesseron family, the estate produces claret that rewards patience. An intense Bordeaux with dark fruits and firm tannins.

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Tasting notes

Dense dark fruits, textured, firm tannins, oaky length, graphite edge

Aroma

Dark cherry and plum, liquorice, pepper and truffle

Allergy information

Contains sulphites

Château Lafon Rochet 2020

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  • 13.5% ABV
  • 10.13 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2041

The clay soils of Saint-Estèphe are renowned for producing firm clarets that age extremely well. That is certainly true of Lafon-Rochet 2020, but now with a higher proportion of Merlot in the blend and gentler techniques in the cellar, you no longer need to wait decades. The estate was founded in the 16th century, one of the first in Saint-Estèphe, and has been the property of the Tesseron family since 1959. They recognised the need for extensive renovation and renewal, replanting the vineyards and building a new Chartreuse-style château to replace the one destroyed by fire. It's a warm-ochre colour and stands out against the green of the vineyards. Now the property of the Lorenzettis, it continues to improve in quality.

"Excellent energy. Blackberry and blackcurrant character on the finish, a touch of cedar and spice" James Suckling
Critic, 93-94pts
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