Château Lafon-Rochet St. Estèphe
| Vintage: | 2018 |
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| Description: | Château Lafon-Rochet is one of the oldest estates in Saint-Estèphe, with origins dating back to the 16th century. Initially known as "Domaine de Rochet", it was renamed "Château Lafon-Rochet" in 1650 following the marriage of its owner, Antoinette de Guillemotes, to Étienne de Lafon. Château Lafon-Rochet saw two centuries of winegrowing during which the vineyard grew and improved dramatically, culminating in its awarding of the title of Quatrième Grand Cru Classé (Fourth Growth) at the Official Classification of 1855. 2018 vintage is a blend of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc. The estate's great wine comes from the oldest vines. The Lafon-Rochet is a wine that is both simple and complex, it expresses aromas of black fruits in the majority of vintages, there is really a fade and a particular expression of Saint Estèphe, a certain warmth, and |
| Price: | $ 66.00 |
| Price in original currency: | None |
