Lafon Rochet - Saint-Estèphe 2010

Vinous

93 / 100

par Neal Martin le 30/04/2020

The 2010 Lafon-Rochet offers ample black and red fruit on the nose, undergrowth and figgy notes developing with aeration, quite open and more expressive than some of its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins, good structure, just a touch of piquancy with a very faint metallic note on the finish that will dissipate with time. This is one of the greatest Lafon-Rochet releases in recent years. Tasted blind at Farr Vintners 10-Year On Bordeaux horizontal. Drink 2021-2040

Wine Advocate

94 / 100

par Lisa Perrotti-Brown le 05/03/2020

Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Lafon-Rochet comes bounding out of the glass with sit-up-and-beg notes of crème de cassis, blackberry pie and blueberry preserves followed by suggestions of Chinese five spice, potpourri and tilled soil. Full-bodied and concentrated, with loads of black and blue fruit layers, it has a rock-solid backbone of grainy tannins and compelling freshness, finishing long and fragrant.

Wine Spectator

91 / 100

par James Molesworth le 31/03/2013

Features a dark currant and blackberry coulis core, surrounded by charcoal, singed savory and light coffee notes. The solid, firm, taut finish should let this linger in the cellar for a decade. Best from 2014 through 2024. –JM

Wine Advocate

90 / 100

par Robert Parker le 01/03/2013

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 cellaring and should drink well for up to two decades. The property is owned by the Tesseron family and run by the newest generation, son Basile, who is converting the estate to biodynamic farming a la his uncle, Alfred Tesseron at Pontet Canet.

Wine Advocate

92 / 100

par Neal Martin le 07/02/2013

The Lafon Rochet has fine delineation and focus on the nose with crisp blackberry, cedar and graphite aromas. The oak is nicely folded into the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with strong earthy graphite notes – a quintessential, slightly aloof but delicious Saint Estephe. Bon bloody vin – as they say. Tasted November 2012.

WeinWisser

17 / 20

le 31/05/2011

Tiefes Purpur. Florales Bouquet mit viel Würze und spannender Tiefe, Pfefferkörner und getrocknete schwarze Pflaumenschalen, Tabaknuanoen. Fester Gaumen, fleischig, guter Rückhalt. 2018-2034

Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

par Robert Parker le 31/05/2011

2010: Proprietor Basile Tesseron may have produced his finest Lafon Rochet to date. The 2010's inky/blue/purple color is followed by a distinctive bouquet of spring flowers, blueberry pie, blackberry liqueur and crushed rocks. Although a classified growth, this wine is an undeniable sleeper of the vintage as its price remains reasonable. The wine possesses terrific structure, ripe tannins and a voluminous, broad, deep impression on the palate. The fruit intensity, purity and richness suggest 4-5 years of cellaring will be required and the wine will last for 20+ years. Drink 2015-2035

Le Point

15,5-16 / 20

par Jacques Dupont le 31/05/2011

Fruits noirs, bouche ronde, souple, moelleux en milieu de bouche, finale un peu virile, bourrue O = 2017 G=18ans

Asian Palate

86-87 / 100

par Jeannie Cho Lee MW le 24/05/2011

This is a very structured St Estephe with very tough tannins and a dry finish. The wine will likely improve with some time in bottle. Right now, the wall of tannins makes it hard to see beyond it.

TAST

17-18 / 20

par Bettane & Desseauve le 30/04/2011

Frais, long, élégant, harmonieux, raffiné, merveilleuse suavité, grande classe.

Wine Spectator

90-93 / 100

par James Molesworth le 30/04/2011

This has a nice winey core of dark plum and macerated black cherry fruit, followed by racy acidity and flashes of violet and graphite. Sneakily long. —J.M.

La Revue du Vin de France

17,5-18 / 20

le 30/04/2011

Riche et Puissant, le 2010 affiche 14° d’alcool. Un niveau équilibré par son volume et sa structure tannique. Il possède un beau fruit, mais il est plus austère que le 2009. Il faudra lui laisser le temps de se fondre.

Decanter Magazine

17,5 / 20

par Steven Spurrier le 30/04/2011

Superbly ripe Cabernet fruit and lush yet firm flavours and perfect tannins make this an explosively good wine for the medium and long term. Drink 2017-30. (17.5 points)