Château Lafon-Rochet 2008
Scores: Robert Parker 87–89/100, RVF 17/20, Gault Millau 16.5/20
“The 2008 is a Lafon-Rochet exceptionally dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon, which makes it a slightly more austere wine, but one with a very beautiful structure; it needs to be cellared for a decade. ” (Les Meilleurs Vins de France 2011 - RVF)
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Eye
Deep purple color with black highlights
Nose
both simple and complex, with lovely aromas of dark fruit
Palate
a smooth finish and a distinctive character, with a lovely warmth and a refined, well-rounded body
Serve
decant at 17-18°C
Open
1 hour ago
Drink from
2010
Drink before
2030
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur un civet de lièvre, des petits gibiers à plumes (grive, pigeon...)<br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2020 guide): 4* Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
One of the last family-owned estates still under direct management, this 1855 classified growth receives Basile Tesseron’s undivided attention. With expert guidance from Jean-Claude Berrouet, he draws out the best of his Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes to produce a flavorful, consistent wine that offers exceptional value for money within the Saint-Estèphe appellation. Impressive progress in 2020.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
About the estate:
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2023 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
This lovely Saint-Estèphe wine has just come under the ownership of businessman Jacky Lorenzetti, who already owns Châteaux Pédesclaux and Lilian Ladouys and is a co-owner of Issan. A dedicated team is in charge of taking this wine—which clearly has great potential—to even greater heights. It will be very interesting to follow its progress. The previous vintages, produced under the guidance of Basile Tesseron, are quite good and represent good value.