Lafon-Rochet has long been one of our favourite wines of the northern Medoc and undoubtedly one of its best values. Owned by the Tesseron family since 1959, the charming Basile Tesseron has been in charge since 2007. 2015 saw the completion of a fantastic new winery designed by the same team as Cheval Blanc’s. The Cabernet is now vinified in beautiful concrete vats and the last two vintages have really seen a big step up in quality. Since 2012, Jean-Claude Berrouet has been the consultant, best known for his work at Petrus. Although not certified, farming is a mix of organic and biodynamic. We were delighted to join Basile and his wife for a kitchen lunch and bottles of his 2005 and 1985 on our recent visit – or we were until a customer of ours joined him and was served the 1955 from magnum. This is a wine that drinks well young but ages beautifully. Don’t miss it.
- Producer
- Chateau Lafon-Rochet
- Origin
- St-Estephe, Medoc, Bordeaux FRANCE
- Colour
- red
- Wine Style
- dry
- Dominant Grape
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Closure Style
- cork
- Maturity
- drink or keep
- Bottle Size
- 75cl
- Case Quantity
- 6
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Wine Score
- 92 points, Neal Martin, vinous.com, June 2021
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Media Reviews
Neal Martin
The 2017 Lafon-Rochet has a well-defined bouquet with red berry fruit, bay leaf, clove and a touch of sous-bois. Moderate intensity. The palate is well-defined with supple tannins, harmonious and smooth with fine depth. Lightly spiced with white pepper and sage towards the finish. The 2017 is very elegant. I think this has developed a little more substance since I last tasted it. Tasted at the Lafon-Rochet vertical at the property. 92 points
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