Chateau Lafon-Rochet

Chateau Lafon-Rochet

Chateau Lafon-Rochet

Chateau Lafon-Rochet was established in the sixteenth century and produces one of the most popular wines in Bordeaux. The chateau is located in the Saint-Estephe appellation of Bordeaux and has been owned by the Tesseron family for over 40 years. The estate is situated on gravelly soils from the Quaternary Period, with a clay-limestone subsoil. The 45 hectares under vine is filled with 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.

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  1. Rich, powerful red
    "...requires a little coaxing from the glass, eventually unfurling with blackberry, bilberry, violet and light crushed stone/clayey scents that is quintessential Saint-Estèphe. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, fresh and saline in the mouth, old school in the best sense of that expression. No, it is not the m... Read more

    Case (6 x 75cl)

    £197.00
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  2. Rich, powerful red
    Lafon-Rochet is situated on one of St. Estèphe`s greatest terroirs next door to Château Cos d`Estournel and overlooks Château Lafite`s vineyards. 2021 was the last vintage produced under the Tesseron family, and is now owned by Jacky Lorenzetti (Châteaux Pédesclaux and Lilian Ladouys, as well as 50% ownership of Château d`... Read more
    Wine Critic Scores:
    Antonio Galloni 95-97
    James Suckling 94-95
    Jane Anson 94

    Case (6 x 75cl)

    Estimated Price £135-180
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    Magnum Case (6 x 150cl)

    Estimated Price £135-180
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  3. Rich, powerful red
    "...requires a little coaxing from the glass, eventually unfurling with blackberry, bilberry, violet and light crushed stone/clayey scents that is quintessential Saint-Estèphe. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-boned tannins, fresh and saline in the mouth, old school in the best sense of that expression. No, it is not the m... Read more

    Case (6 x 75cl)

    £258.00
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  4. Rich, powerful red
    Lafon-Rochet is situated on one of appellation`s greatest terroirs next door to Cos d`Estournel, and is without a doubt an estate on the rise. Impressive investment in recent years, both in the vineyard and cellar, has allowed Basile Tesseron to craft of the finest wines in the estate’s history. Jancis Robinson MW proclaimed i... Read more

    Case (12 x 75cl)

    £363.00
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  5. Rich, powerful red
    Lafon-Rochet is situated on one of appellation`s greatest terroirs next door to Cos d`Estournel, and is without a doubt an estate on the rise. Impressive investment in recent years, both in the vineyard and cellar, has allowed Basile Tesseron to craft of the finest wines in the estate’s history. Jancis Robinson MW proclaimed i... Read more

    Case (12 x 75cl)

    £476.40
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