Château Lafon-Rochet

St. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend

9.013 ratings
9.15 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
Will Stanley

Showing the heat of the vintage, the 2009 Lafon-Rochet is a plush, medium bodied Saint Estephe with gorgeous ripples of blackberry, boysenberry, coconut cream and balsamic. There is little to no perceptible tannin and gentle acidity, making this a supple drinker now that should probably be enjoyed in the near term.

Showing the heat of the vintage, the 2009 Lafon-Rochet is a plush, medium bodied Saint Estephe with gorgeous ripples of blackberry, boysenberry, coconut cream and balsamic. There is little to no perceptible tannin and gentle acidity, making this a supple drinker now that should probably be enjoyed in the near term.

Jun 20th, 2021
Eric Urbani

Near Pauillac, similar soil to Costes. Very distinct pepper notes.

Near Pauillac, similar soil to Costes. Very distinct pepper notes.

Feb 5th, 2021
Joe F
7.0

Garnet & opaque. Smell: floral, tobacco, milder than others tasted at same time. Taste: strong softer tannins, well balanced alcohol, light blackberry, long finish, slight vanilla.

Garnet & opaque. Smell: floral, tobacco, milder than others tasted at same time. Taste: strong softer tannins, well balanced alcohol, light blackberry, long finish, slight vanilla.

Oct 29th, 2017
Jim Brown

Stunning! Shared at luncheon hosted by Château de Lescours on 4/9/16. Beautifully harmonious, balanced, fully mature but not over the hill. Rich mouth-feel, almost chewy (in a good way).

Stunning! Shared at luncheon hosted by Château de Lescours on 4/9/16. Beautifully harmonious, balanced, fully mature but not over the hill. Rich mouth-feel, almost chewy (in a good way).

Jul 18th, 2016
Greg Gregory

Greg had this 9 years ago

Greg had this 9 years ago

Feb 2nd, 2016
Jason Heller

Master Sommelier

9.1

Jason had this 9 years ago

Jason had this 9 years ago

Feb 1st, 2016
Drew Chicone

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Oct 27th, 2024
Sander Schaap

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Dec 24th, 2023
Mark Mcconkey

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Jan 2nd, 2023
Thijs Hendriks

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Apr 3rd, 2019