Product

[Chateau Lafon Rochet 2017 3 Bottle Set]

James Suckling Rating: 93/100

The name of Chateau Lafon Rochet comes from the French word "Roches," meaning stones, which reflects the typical Saint Estephe gravelly terrain of the village where it is located. The winery itself is situated on a gravel plateau, overlooking the village's Cos d’Estournel and Pauillac's Chateau Lafite, with excellent geographical conditions.The estate's history can be traced back to the 17th century, and it was already a renowned winery before being classified as a Fourth Growth in the 1855 ranking.The Tesseron family bought the estate in 1960 and has been operating it ever since. In 2012, they hired Jean Claude Berrouet, who previously worked at Chateau Petrus, as a winemaking consultant. The owner believes that half of the soil structure in Chateau Lafon Rochet's vineyards is similar to that of Petrus. The skilled blender Jean Claude can ideally and accurately express the distinctive style of the estate's red wines. The wine style of Chateau Lafon Rochet has a slightly heavier mouthfeel with a hint of spiciness, combined with fresh fruit aromas, making it refreshing, pure, and vibrant.

"The aroma of smoke and tobacco, along with some hints of currant." Medium body. Chewy tannins with a lingering finish of vanilla and berries. Finally revealing an enticing fruitiness."

Grape varieties:

57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot & 5% Cabernet Franc

Contents of the set:
Chateau Lafon Rochet 2017 (750ml) 3 bottles