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Lafon Rochet 2021

Lafon-Rochet

Case Format: 6x75cl

Max score: 93.0

Chateau Lafon-Rochet is a wine producer based in Saint-Estèphe. Their 45 hectares of vineyard are planted with Cabernet Sauvignon (c.56%), Merlot (c.40%) and Cabernet Franc (c.4%) and sit on a terroir of clay-gravel soil, opposite Château Lafite. The final blend is matured in 40% new oak barriques for 18 months. Lafon-Rochet has continued to grow from strength to strength in recent decades, originally criticised for being overly tannic, changes in viticultural techniques have since seen them develop supple, elegant and expressive wines. Their grand vin needs around ten years of bottle ageing to be fully enjoyed.

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CRITIC REVIEWS

90-92
Jeb Dunnuck

Tasted on numerous occasions, the 2021 Château Lafon-Rochet has solid, yet slightly reserved aromatics of darker, almost blue fruits and some classic tobacco and lead pencil. It opens up with air and is medium-bodied, with a classic, focused style (I said “Pauillac” in my notes), notable balance, and a great finish. The blend is 69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and a splash of Petit Verdot.

92-93
James Suckling

A firm and linear wine with blackberry and blackcurrant character. Medium body. Creamy. Focused for the vintage. Turns to plums and citrus at the end. From organically grown grapes. 69% cabernet sauvignon, 26% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot.

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93.0

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