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Lafon Rochet 2012 300cl

4eme Grand Cru Classé | St. Estephe | Bordeaux | France
CHF 237.80
Critics scores
17 Rene Gabriel
Dunkles Granat, recht satt in der Mitte, rubiner Rand. Dichtes Bouquet, Maulbeeren und Wildkirschen, Kaffee im Hintergrund. Im Gaumen auf elegant machend und das gelingt diesem oft unterschätzen Cru erstaunlich gut, im Finale leicht sandig, Insgesamt mit Charakter und auch Finessen. Wenn der Preis stimmt - wäre das was! warten (2018 - 2040)
88 Wine Spectator
A gusty style, with crushed plum and loganberry fruit, studded with notes of chalk, olive and charcoal. Turns a bit woodsy and chewy through the finish, but has just enough fruit to keep pace. Best from 2016 through 2019. 5,833 cases made. –JM
86 Robert Parker
A very soft, consumer-friendly style for a St.-Estèphe, Lafon-Rochet’s 2012 has a dark ruby/purple color, plum, black cherry and cassis fruit, medium body, and a rather superficial and shallow aftertaste. It has its charm and endearing qualities, but is not terribly concentrated or profound. Drink it over the next 7-8 years.
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.