Château Lafon-Rochet

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.18 ratings
8.63 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
Henrik Poulsen

Just for the records the estate is planted to 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.

Just for the records the estate is planted to 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.

Sep 8th, 2014
Boxer Briefs

En mag, good, really good #wine for a 44 year old Bordeaux.

En mag, good, really good #wine for a 44 year old Bordeaux.

Aug 10th, 2014
Ryan Shenk

Little past it's prime I think. Funk blows off a little after some time in the decanter.

Little past it's prime I think. Funk blows off a little after some time in the decanter.

Dec 13th, 2013
Mathew

A nose with a scent of black currant and poetry. Half bottle, hit it’s peak relatively fast after decanting with a deep and sensual fullness. 30 min in - moved into a flatter - more mid-tone range. Fantastic value for what is is.

A nose with a scent of black currant and poetry. Half bottle, hit it’s peak relatively fast after decanting with a deep and sensual fullness. 30 min in - moved into a flatter - more mid-tone range. Fantastic value for what is is.

Feb 8th, 2019
Warren Grossman

Incredible, the fruit here is so vibrant after 2-3 hrs. The Terroir remains vivid. Long finish. That good!

Incredible, the fruit here is so vibrant after 2-3 hrs. The Terroir remains vivid. Long finish. That good!

Dec 17th, 2018
Jen
9.0

Surprisingly bright for one so old. Quite red fruit.

Surprisingly bright for one so old. Quite red fruit.

Jul 15th, 2017
Tim Herrmann

Beautiful and complex--dried fruits (cherries and blackberry), fresh strawberries, mushrooms, dried herbs, leather, and roasted coffee all beautifully integrated. The tannin...almost gone! And light in color--makes sense that people mistake ancient Bordeaux for red burgundy. Really wonderful and a great cellar find from Chambers Street.

Beautiful and complex--dried fruits (cherries and blackberry), fresh strawberries, mushrooms, dried herbs, leather, and roasted coffee all beautifully integrated. The tannin...almost gone! And light in color--makes sense that people mistake ancient Bordeaux for red burgundy. Really wonderful and a great cellar find from Chambers Street.

Mar 16th, 2014
Ludovic Bobinet

Ludovic had this 8 years ago

Ludovic had this 8 years ago

Jun 18th, 2016