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Chateau Lafon-Rochet, Saint Estephe, 2019

Red Wine from Bordeaux, France
by Chateau Lafon-Rochet
$62.99
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Fourth Growth Saint-Estèphe with a 375-year history. Founded 1650 when Antoinette de Guillemotte brought the land of "Rochette" as dowry to Pierre de Lafon. Survived the French Revolution intact. September 2021: acquired by Jacky Lorenzetti (founder of Foncia Group). 41-45 hectares across a single-block vineyard spanning two distinct hillsides—gravel for drainage, clay for water retention. 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot. Oldest Merlot vines planted 1938. 55% new French oak, approximately 18 months total aging.

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Antonio Galloni

95 points

"The 2019 Lafon-Rochet is every bit as compelling today as it was from barrel. There is a feeling of elegance to the 2019 that is so striking. Sweet dark cherry, plum new leather, tobacco, licorice, spice and rose petal all grace the 2019 as it unwinds to its long finish. Lafon-Rochet is not huge nor obvious, as some Saint-Estèphes are, but it is absolutely compelling." —Antonio Galloni

Robert Parker

92 points

"The 2019 Lafon-Rochet has turned out nicely in bottle, mingling aromas of blackberries and red fruits with hints of violets and pencil shavings. Medium to full-bodied, deep and seamless, with lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins, it's a bright, precise wine, with plenty of depth and structure to support sustained bottle age, but with enough modern polish to temper any suggestion of structural asperity." —William Kelley

Decanter

93 points

"A bit rustic and wild on the nose, in a good way, not savoury tones so much but brambles with cocoa powder, black pepper and spice - lots going on. The palate has a lovely soft but sumptuous aspect to it, rich fruit flavour with a deep core and soft tannins that settle giving a super comforting feeling. There is also a cooling effect in the mouth, refreshing and tinged with pencil led, wet stone and dark ripe fruits. A heady style but enjoyable with a sweet, lively lift at the finish. You could almost drink this now and enjoy the youthfulness or it will age gracefully."

Wine Spectator

94 points

"Ripe and sleek, delivering cassis, damson plum, loganberry and mulberry notes that glisten, with iron, anise, black tea and savory accents. Offers lovely precision and poise, even as the fruit flirts with an exotic blend. Mouthwatering finish."

More about Chateau Lafon-Rochet

The Lorenzetti family acquired this Saint-Estèphe jewel in 2021, bringing fresh energy to a classified growth that had slipped from prominence. They're rebuilding meticulously—restoring vineyard health, refining winemaking. Early signs suggest Lafon-Rochet is on its way back to its 1855 glory.

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Perfect Pairings

grilled porterhouse steak, roasted beef tenderloin, herb-crusted lamb, venison steak, beef Wellington

Tasting Profile

Deep ruby Saint-Estèphe with dark cherry, blackcurrant, and mineral aromas. Full-bodied with ripe tannins and balanced acidity, finishing with blackcurrant, spice, and earthy notes.

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