Château Lafon-Rochet Saint-Estèphe 2025 - 4ème Grand Cru Classé BIO (Primeurs)
95-96/100
Yves Beck
94-96/100
Vinous
94/100
Decanter
93-94/100
James Suckling
“I really appreciate it for its fresh profile, low alcohol content, and understated character. A quiet force! ~ Decanter”
“The bouquet of Lafon Rochet displays great finesse and depth, once again highlighting its commitment to precision and freshness. As for power, it practically presents itself! Inviting notes of blueberries and sweet spices are complemented by hints of peppermint and raspberries. The creamy, slightly smooth attack heralds an inviting and elegant wine. The velvety tannins, while retaining texture and power, blend with the freshness of the acidic structure. This allows the wine to highlight its character, persistence, and balance. This Lafon Rochet, full of character and ready for the future, can also be enjoyed in its youth. ” (Yves Beck 2026)
Delivery: First half of 2028
Packaging: Not available in wooden cases. This wine is packaged in a 6-bottle carton
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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 is the focus of Basile Tesseron’s full 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.
Decanter
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
A wonderful bouquet wafts from the glass—the color is a lovely bright pink right to the rim. Fruity and juicy from the very first sip, clean, lively, vibrant, and fresh, with a very pleasant underlying note of damp stone. It has structure, but also finesse, as the tannins are present without any harshness or aggressiveness. Beautiful structure and precision. An extremely long finish, where that fresh, pleasant note really lingers. I really appreciate it for its fresh profile, low alcohol content, and very understated character. It exudes a quiet strength! You can really taste the Cabernet here; it comes through loud and clear. It becomes more full-bodied, round, and relaxed after a few minutes. It will be delicious. A spicy note of licorice and mint on the finish. Round and smooth. Joyful. 2% Petit Verdot rounds out the blend. Aging: 40% in large casks, 15% in new oak barrels, 10% in concrete tanks. pH 3.69. IPT 69. 2030–2042
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.
Vinous
Wine rated (2026 guide) 94-96/100
James Suckling
Wine rated (2026 guide) 93-94/100
About the wine:
A dense, chocolatey, and well-defined red wine that reveals generous aromas of fruit and bark on the nose. Medium- to full-bodied, with ripe, supple tannins. It offers a beautiful texture, good concentration, and a long, lively, and flavorful finish.
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2026 guide) 95-96/100
About the wine:
Aged in large casks (40%) and 60% in barrels, 15% of which are new. Lafon Rochet’s bouquet displays great finesse and depth, once again highlighting its commitment to precision and freshness. As for power, it practically presents itself! Inviting notes of blueberries and sweet spices are complemented by a touch of peppermint and raspberries. The creamy, slightly smooth attack heralds an inviting and elegant wine. The velvety tannins, while retaining depth and power, blend with the freshness of the acid structure. This allows the wine to highlight its character, persistence, and balance. This Lafon Rochet, full of character and ready for the future, can also be enjoyed in its youth. 2030–2060
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