Lafon-Rochet : 5 results priced between £10.00 and £500.00

Tasting notes Chateau Lafon Rochet 4eme Grand Cru Classe 2006. Superbly situated adjacent to both Lafite Rothschild and CosDEstournel. 40% of production allocated to second wine. 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2%Petit Verdot. There is impressive weight & structure here, a deep, powerful wine with lots of black fruit and some solid tannins at the finish - very good value. Drink 2012

I had some bottle variation with this blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The 2010 from Lafon Rochet seemed slightly restrained and closed down on the three occasions I tasted it in Bordeaux. Dense black/ruby, it displays sweet tannin, excellent purity, fresh fruit and a very primary, almost grapy style with lots of fruit, but at the same time, a somewhat monolithic character. It should turn out fine, but it certainly needs a good 7-8 years of...

Description and Reviews: Parker 87 points. "This is a chunky, muscular, big wine.. this is a full-bodied, flavorful, admirably concentrated, burly wine with an impressive saturated dark ruby colour with a hint of amber at the edge. This leathery, tannic 1970 reveals a taste of concentrated, roasted meat and beef blood." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 1996. "The nose certainly has more vigour than the 1975 with a touch of mint and a sesame seed. Cleaner than the ‘75. Medium-bodied but balanced,...

Description of this Saint-Estèphe The Château Lafon-Rochet is one of those great and famous Saint-Estèphe. The soil is made of deep gravels and chalk. The Cabernet Sauvignon is here at its best, the Merlot is more discreet. The colour of the 2006 vintage is deep and intense. The nose is very fruity with jammy fruit flavours and blackcurrant. The mouth is full and well-balanced. It is long-lasting on the palate and will need several years of cellaring to reveal its full potential.

Description of this Saint-Estèphe 86/100 PARKER 86-88 INTERNATIONAL WINE CELLAR Armed with a high proportion of Merlot, this Lafon Rochet 99 unveils a profound ruby robe, and diffuses fruity notes (such as red currant), and also a hint of menthol. Moderately powerful and well-structured, it will be perfect for up to 12 years to accompany all your favourite meals.