2023 Lafon-Rochet, St-Estèphe
Pre-Arrival
93-95VN
93-94JS
91-93RP
91-93TWI
$39.99
Pre-Arrival: Estimated to be available for delivery or pickup by a future date.
8 Available for Purchase
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Vinous
Reviewed April 2024The 2023 Lafon-Rochet is a promising wine. Today, it shows terrific depth, driven by an elevated presence of Cabernet Sauvignon and a healthy dollop of Petit Verdot. Dark blue-toned fruit, lavender, licorice and dried herbs show tons of character. There's plenty of Lafon-Rochet finesse, but with an added kick of textural richness not found in the wines made during the Tesseron era. This comes together beautifully with a bit of time in the glass. (AG)
Professional Reviews
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James Suckling
This is very St.-Estephe, with blackcurrant, lead pencil, graphite and crushed stone. Medium-bodied, linear and structured. Excellent finish. 64% cabernet sauvignon, 29% merlot, 4% petit verdot and 3% cabernet franc.
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Wine Advocate
Generous and layered, the 2023 Lafon-Rochet offers up aromas of blackberries, cassis, incense and burning embers, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and enveloping palate that's gourmand and charming, concluding with a gently minty finish. Like the 2023, this represents a richer, more demonstrative style for this Saint-Estèphe property, where Christophe Congé and his team are rehabilitating the vineyards. (WK)
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The Wine Independent
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2023 Lafon-Rochet leaps with vibrant notes of kirsch, cranberry preserves, and fresh blackberries leading to hints of bay leaves, graphite, and damp soil. The medium-bodied palate is lively and lightly chewy, with great tension adding sparkle to the red and black berry layers, finishing with an herbal lift. (LPB) 91-93+
Details
| Origin | Saint Estephe, Bordeaux, France |
|---|---|
| Type/Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon and Blends |
| Alcohol Content | 13.35% |
| SKU | 1748311 |
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