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Château Lafon-Rochet Saint-Estèphe

Château Lafon-Rochet

Saint-Estèphe · France

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Bordeaux-style Red Blend
Country
France
Region
Saint-Estèphe
Appellation
Saint-Estèphe
Body
full
Acidity
high
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carne assada · cordeiro · queijos curados · carnes de caça

Rated vintages

  • 2021

  • 2020

  • 2019

  • 2018

  • 2017

  • 2016

  • 2015

  • 201493 pts

    Big-hearted fruit dominates this smooth wine. The estate, owned by the Tesseron family and close to their other property of Pontet-Canet, is performing well and it shows in this juicy ripe wine, full of generous tannins. The aftertaste shows both acidity and concentration. Drink…

  • 201392 pts

    Owned by a branch of the family that also owns nearby Château Pontet-Canet, this estate is really improving. The 2013 is attractive with ripe fruit and delicious acidity, supported by a firm, dry backdrop of solid tannins. Drink from 2020.

  • 2012