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Château Lafon Rochet, 4ème Cru Classé, St Estèphe
Château Lafon Rochet

Château Lafon Rochet, 4ème Cru Classé, St Estèphe

Destination

vintage

portfolio

Portfolio
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2009

75cl

DP

£52.20

Broking

Broking
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2008

12x75cl

DP

£437.46

2010

12x75cl

DP

£668.46

En primeur

En Primeur
The following wines are either En Primeur or Ex-Chateau and currently abroad awaiting shipment to the UK. These wines are subject to final confirmation from the Justerini & Brooks team.

2022

6x75cl

EP

£210.00

2023

6x75cl

EP

To be confirmed

Château Lafon Rochet, 4ème Cru Classé, St Estèphe, 2008

2008
Justerini & Brooks Tasting note
Château Lafon Rochet, 4ème Cru Classé, St Estèphe, 2008

This little fourth growth has very impressive neighbours - Lafite Rothschild to the south and Cos d`Estournel to the east. It is therefore no coincidence that Lafon Rochet makes some really charming wines with real finesse and delicacy. The 2008 exhibits spicy, cinnamon notes as well as hints of Christmas pudding and minerals. Lovely pure silky fruit - juicy and plump, packed with black currants. There is a gravelly finesse to this wine, a real charmer.

Maturity:
Keep/Drink
ABV:
13.5%
90/100
Neal Martin, Vinous
The 2008 Lafon-Rochet has a well-defined bouquet with brambly black fruit, redcurrant, raspberry and light earthy scents. The nose is vivacious and fresh. The palate is medium-bodied, with firm tannins, fine acidity and plenty of cedar-infused red fruit mixed with sous-bois and tobacco. It's assertive and nicely balanced towards the finish. This is the best bottle of 2008 that I have tasted from this property. Tasted at the Lafon-Rochet vertical at the property.
Date Reviewed:
06/2023

specifications

country:
France
region:
Bordeaux
Appellation:
St Estèphe
Producer:
Château Lafon Rochet
style:
Red
Grape Variety:
Cab Sauvignon Merlot
Allergen Information:
This product may contain sulphites. Full allergen information is available upon request, please call our Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)20 7484 6430.

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Château Lafon Rochet

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Basil Tesseron’s 4th growth Lafon Rochet, which neighbours Chateau Lafite, is undertaking several bold changes. Superstar consultant Denis Dubourdieu has been drafted in to join Lucus Leclercq, the new technical director, previously at Cheval Blanc and Domaine Romanee Conti. Half of the vineyards are now being farmed bio-dynamically.

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