Château Lafon Rochet - Saint-Estèphe 2018 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48

Vinous

92-94 / 100

byNeal Martinthe11/15/2019

The 2018 Lafon-Rochet was picked from 24 September to 13 October, matured in concrete and stainless steel vats and reaching 14.50% alcohol. It has a complex bouquet, a mélange of red and black fruit mixed with a little aniseed. It is pretty and winsome. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly chalky tannin, a fine bead of acidity and perhaps what distinguishes this vintage for myself is the precision on the silky-smooth finish. Even compared to the previous vintage, this shows a little more tension and pixelation, a fine sapidity that comes through on the aftertaste. Good potential.

WeinWisser

17,5 / 20

the5/7/2019

Vinifera

93 /

byJacques Perrinthe5/1/2019

Nez un peu fermé, derrière on devine une vraie élégance. Attaque très séduisante avec une texture hédoniste, forme en bouche fuselée. Vin subtil, long, raffiné, très médocain avce une sensualité tactile du tanin.    

Vinous

92-95 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe4/30/2019

A wine of lovely finesse the 2018 Lafon-Rochet offers a striking combination of fruit density and nuance, all in an understated style that is quite appealing. Dark cherry, sweet tobacco, menthol, dried flowers and mint all run through this silky, supple Saint-Estèphe. As always, Lafon-Rochet is one of the more laid back, elegant wines of the appellation. Even so, the 2018 has lovely mid-palate sweetness and silky tannins, both of which add to its considerable appeal. The blend is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Yields were a healthy 50 hectoliters per hectare, higher than the average, which is closer to 42-45. Tasted three times.

Wine Advocate

90-92 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/23/2019

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Lafon-Rochet is scented of cassis, blackberries, herbs and soil with tar and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is firm and grainy with herb sparks and an earthy finish.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/12/2019

A firm and silky red with blackberries and hints of chocolate and hazelnut character. Medium to full body. Beautiful, fresh finish.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

94 / 100

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019

Wine Spectator

90-93 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2019

Light pepper and bay leaf accents lead the way, followed by ripe plum and blackberry compote flavors. Juicy and open in feel up front, but acquires a nice tug of earth through the finish.