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Lafon Rochet 2014 75cl

4eme Grand Cru Classé | St. Estephe | Bordeaux | France
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17 Rene Gabriel
Dunkles Granat. Würziges Bouquet, Lorbeer- und Tabakblatt, Lakritze und eine dezent grasige Cabernet-Kontur zeigend, somit ist die generelle Ausstrahlung zu Beginn etwas kühl. Saftiger, eleganter Gaumen, die Tannine sind schön eingebettet, das Extrakt zeigt eine gute Konzentration und durch die fein pfeffrige Säure hat der Wein eine Länge. Er kann noch einen Punkt zulegen. 2022 – 2039
90 Robert Parker
The 2014 Lafon Rochet has a very attractive, slightly floral bouquet with raspberry and crushed strawberry fruit, a touch of rose petals lending this a feminine allure. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, ripe tannins. This feels quite dense in the mouth, a welcome pinch of white pepper and cedar lending complexity to the finish with tart cherries on the aftertaste. This is probably more forward than other Saint Estephe wines, but it should give 15-20 years of pleasure.<br/>
90 Wine Spectator
This delivers a direct beam of red and black currant fruit mixed with a note of blood orange. Picks up tobacco and warm stone accents through the finish. Best from 2018 through 2026. 10,000 cases made.
Producer
Château Lafon Rochet
This estate can trace its history all the way back to the 16th century. For over two hundred years, it belonged to the Lafon family, who managed to keep hold of it through the turmoil of the French Revolution. They also lived to see its ultimate recognition in the 1855 Classification, when Lafon-Rochet was admitted to the very select club of great growths, one of only five in Saint-Estèphe. Ideally situated, between Cos d’Estournel and Lafite-Rothschild to the south, Lafon-Rochet features some of the finest vineyards in the world. It is not hard to see why Guy Tesseron, well-known for the quality of his old Cognac, became interested in acquiring the estate over forty years ago. He soon came to the conclusion that the existing buildings were not worthy of saving. He thus completely demolished them, going on to build a new cellar as well as a château based on the plans of a 17th century chartreuse, or manor house, that is unique in Bordeaux. Thanks to unceasing care and attention, Lafon-Rochet is certainly one of the finest wines in Saint-Estèphe. Thanks to unceasing care and attention, Lafon-Rochet is one of the finest wines in Saint-Estèphe, France, and the whole world.