Château Lafon-Rochet

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.39 ratings

-no pro ratings

St. Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Blue Cheese, Onion

Top Notes For

9.2

Loved the balance and vivacity of this wine.

Loved the balance and vivacity of this wine.

May 25th, 2022

9.2

Roasted paprika, salmiac, drying tannins, figs, broth, cigar, sweet rhubarb, stewed pears, juniper. Printing, ink. Clay, blackberries. An old gentleman.

Roasted paprika, salmiac, drying tannins, figs, broth, cigar, sweet rhubarb, stewed pears, juniper. Printing, ink. Clay, blackberries. An old gentleman.

May 25th, 2022

Pierre Gourinchas

9.3

Exceptional. Peak drink time for this outstanding St Estephe. Did not even need decanting. Very smooth and round.

Exceptional. Peak drink time for this outstanding St Estephe. Did not even need decanting. Very smooth and round.

Mar 21st, 2021

9.6

Something to dampen the let down of leaving France

Something to dampen the let down of leaving France

Jun 5th, 2016

8.9

Victor had this 6 years ago

Victor had this 6 years ago

Nov 30th, 2018

9.1

Eric had this 8 years ago

Eric had this 8 years ago

Feb 12th, 2017

Pierre Gourinchas

9.2

Pierre had this 9 years ago

Pierre had this 9 years ago

Dec 26th, 2015

9.6

Enzo had this 10 years ago

Enzo had this 10 years ago

Jul 10th, 2014