Château Lafon-Rochet

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.024 ratings
8.84 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
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.8

Second wine in flight five for the Bordeaux Master's Class at Heart's Delight with wines from Saint Estephe.

Deep ruby red with garnet edges. A touch of forest floor on the nose with dark red fruits. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and medium bodied. Quite rustic with earthy notes and a touch of mushrooms. Solid gravel too in the medium plus finish. Drink till 2028.

Second wine in flight five for the Bordeaux Master's Class at Heart's Delight with wines from Saint Estephe.

Deep ruby red with garnet edges. A touch of forest floor on the nose with dark red fruits. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and medium bodied. Quite rustic with earthy notes and a touch of mushrooms. Solid gravel too in the medium plus finish. Drink till 2028.

May 14th, 2017
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

9.1

I miss the rusticity of the past, but there's no denying that this is cleverly made. Sweet, grainy and accessible tannins, pure cherry fruit, hints of blackberries and freshly cut oregano; this is nicely updated. I like it a lot, but there's just something missing...

I miss the rusticity of the past, but there's no denying that this is cleverly made. Sweet, grainy and accessible tannins, pure cherry fruit, hints of blackberries and freshly cut oregano; this is nicely updated. I like it a lot, but there's just something missing...

Aug 24th, 2015
Fabien Lainé

Blogger VinDeling.com

8.7

Dry and short finish, powerful wines which is way to young, rich, roasted notes, a great character but needs time

Dry and short finish, powerful wines which is way to young, rich, roasted notes, a great character but needs time

May 30th, 2015
Jörgen Lindström Carlvik

Owner, Brix Wine Consultants

8.8

There's a positive rusticity here, combined with elegant additions of red and black currants, dark chocolate and pure, fresh acidity, cleansing the back palate. Should be very pleasant from 2018.

There's a positive rusticity here, combined with elegant additions of red and black currants, dark chocolate and pure, fresh acidity, cleansing the back palate. Should be very pleasant from 2018.

Jan 14th, 2015
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Bordeaux Master Class - May 13, 2017

Bordeaux Master Class - May 13, 2017

Apr 13th, 2017
Alexandre Pagliano

Dark garnet robe, nose of blackcurrant and anise, then dark fruits, violettes and spices together with tobacco and tar, pepper. Medium bodied, elegant, long, its opening now but no rush. We liked it a great deal, its a very fine wine.

Dark garnet robe, nose of blackcurrant and anise, then dark fruits, violettes and spices together with tobacco and tar, pepper. Medium bodied, elegant, long, its opening now but no rush. We liked it a great deal, its a very fine wine.

Jan 29th, 2022
Noel Lourdes

Needs decanting for at least an hour. 2 hours if you have time 😉

Needs decanting for at least an hour. 2 hours if you have time 😉

Apr 22nd, 2020
Alexandre Pagliano

Very open and beautiful nose followed by a much tighter mouth that is still in need of time. Its not the classiest juice but lots of potential here if you give it another 3 to 5 years.

Very open and beautiful nose followed by a much tighter mouth that is still in need of time. Its not the classiest juice but lots of potential here if you give it another 3 to 5 years.

Nov 10th, 2019
Corey Chen

tense, thick and chubby. But still nicely balanced.

tense, thick and chubby. But still nicely balanced.

May 12th, 2019
Jay Han

샤또 라퐁 로쉐 2012 보르도. 풀 바디라는 말로는 부족한 풀풀풀 바디! 그윽하고 쫀득하게 느껴질 정도... 윤@@ 고갱님 덕에 입맛 승진...

샤또 라퐁 로쉐 2012 보르도. 풀 바디라는 말로는 부족한 풀풀풀 바디! 그윽하고 쫀득하게 느껴질 정도... 윤@@ 고갱님 덕에 입맛 승진...

Feb 16th, 2017