Lafon Rochet - Saint-Estèphe 2023
Lafon Rochet, a new era
Lafon Rochet, Grand Cru Classé in 1855, stands out on the road to the Médoc with its well-known golden yellow façade. A color that is both bold and warm, and which rightly represents the values of Michel, and his son Basile, Tesseron. Under the Tesseron's era, the estate was back in the spotlight.
In September 2021, a new chapter in the history of this Saint-Estèphe estate began. The Lorenzetti family, another committed and dynamic family, bought the estate. The family shares the same values of respect for the land entrusted to them and the men who shape it. Their ambition is to carry its famous colors high.
In March 2022, Christophe Congé was appointed General Manager of Lafon Rochet. After having spent more than 20 years at Domaines Barons de Rothschild, his main mission will be to go even further in the sense of detail. A new era full of ambition and with great promise is beginning for this grand cru.
The 2023 Vintage: Climatic conditions:
With spring weather conditions warmer but just as wet as those experienced in the past, this is very much a vintage that has been a ected by climate change. The challenge was all the greater for the vineyard as it is in its fi nal year of organic conversion. Our technical teams’ reactivity and resilience proved instrumental in curbing disease pressure.
Tasting notes:
Initial tastings reveal fresh, fruit-led Merlots, with superb balance. The Cabernets exhibit power, richness, and an elegant tannic structure.