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

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

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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

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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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