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Tasting notes
Score 86/100 · Drink 1988-2005, Robert Parker, Jan 1998

In early tastings against the other top St.-Estephes, Lafon-Rochet rivaled Cos d'Estournel. Rich, full bodied, deeply concentrated and loaded with fruit, this moderately tannic, dark-colored wine displays excellent potential for extended aging. For the vintage, it is a meritorious effort. Anticipated maturity: Now-2005. Last tasted, 1/88.

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86
86/100

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86
86/100

Robert Parker

86
86/100

Robert Parker

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86 points
Robert Parker
Score 86/100 · Robert Parker

In early tastings against the other top St.-Estephes, Lafon-Rochet rivaled Cos d'Estournel. Rich, full bodied, deeply concentrated and loaded with fruit, this moderately tannic, dark-colored wine displays excellent potential for extended aging. For the vintage, it is a meritorious effort. Anticipated maturity: Now-2005. Last tasted, 1/88. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Château Lafon Rochet
Lafon Rochet

Instantly recognisable for its sunshine-yellow château and labels, Ch. Lafon-Rochet is a Fourth Growth Saint-Estèphe estate renowned for its age-worthy wines. Quality at the property has increased significantly over the last two decades and, with new owners from 2021, this will only continue.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13%

Classification

Quatrième Grand Cru Classé

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