• CHÂTEAU LAFON ROCHET 2018 - Saint-Estephe Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux - France
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CHÂTEAU LAFON ROCHET 2018 - Saint-Estephe Grand Cru Classe, Bordeaux - France

Vintage: 2018

WTWBO008818

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Fourth Classified Growth in 1855.

2015 Lafon-Rochet is a total knock-out ! Explosive, deep and powerful, the 2015 possesses remarkable richness and intensity. A host of black cherry, smoke, gravel, menthol, tar and licorice notes abound. The wine seemed to acquire more and more freshness as well as finesse. Antonio Galloni

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Fourth Classified Growth in 1855.

2015 Lafon-Rochet is a total knock-out ! Explosive, deep and powerful, the 2015 possesses remarkable richness and intensity. A host of black cherry, smoke, gravel, menthol, tar and licorice notes abound. The wine seemed to acquire more and more freshness as well as finesse. Antonio Galloni

Vintage in image may vary. Refer to wine facts for current vintage.

How to pair it

Pair with game meat (pheasant, wild boar, rabbit, pigeon), lamb, charcuterie, terrines & a variety of cheeses
Awards
Decanter 94 Points
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James Suckling 94 Points
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Jancis Robinson 17 Points
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate 90-92 Points
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"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 Points, Robert Parker
"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 Points, James Suckling
"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."
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Product Type
Red Wine
Region

Bordeaux

Grape Varietal

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot

Vintage

2018

Country

France

Age of Vines

35 YEARS

Producers

Directeur Technique : Lucas LECLERCQ / Maître de Chais : Frédéric RENAUT / Chef de Culture : Thomas PEYRUQUEOU / Œnologue conseil : Jean-Claude BERROUET

Harvest Method

Manual - Hand-Picked

Alcohol Percentage

13.50%

Fermentation and Maceration

9 months oak aging in 55% new French oak barrels with an extra 9 months in 1-year-old barrels

Malolactic Fermentation

Malolactic fermentation takes place in a combination of 50% in new oak barrels and the remaining 50% of the wine sees malolactic fermentation in tanks or vats.

Mouth Attribute

Fine tannin and fresh

Nose Attribute

Black cherry, smoke, mineral, menthol, and liquorice

Aging

oak 16 month

Grape Varietal

Cabernet Sauvignon (64%), complemented by Merlot (26%), Cabernet Franc (4%) and Petit Verdot (6%)

Density

9000 pieds ha

Production Style

Graves soil / sendy-clay subsoil

Total Production

125000 BTL

SKU
WTWBO008818

Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Estèphe, Château Lafont-Rochet has an exceptional vineyard spread over 41 hectares of vines, on the left bank of Bordeaux. The terroir is made up of a great diversity of soils with clayey gravel, clay and sandy soils. A great wine of the property, Château Lafont-Rochet 2018 is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (64%), complemented by Merlot (26%), Cabernet Franc (4%) and Petit Verdot (6%). Made with the greatest respect for the terroir from the oldest vines in the vineyard, Château Lafont-Rochet 2018 expresses all the typicity of a great Saint-Estèphe wine.

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