2012 Château Lafon-Rochet
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Tasting notes
Distinctive nose with dark fruit and some meaty complexity. Medium bodied with ripe, supple tannins and no shortage of substance. FINE+RARE
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FINE+RARE
Robert Parker
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The 2012 Lafon-Rochet is quite high-toned on the nose with black plum, iodine, violet and mint. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and juicy ripe black fruit with a silky texture. It's pretty rich and sweet towards the finish, with veins of blue fruit. The 2012 is showy, sweet and delicious, although it still needs time. Tasted at the Lafon-Rochet vertical at the property.
The 2012 Lafon-Rochet has an attractive nose with blackberry, wild hedgerow and light graphite scents, gently unfolding in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grain tannins, good depth and freshness, the oak neatly integrated with a judicious spiciness coming through on the finish. Recommended. Tasted blind at the Southwold Ten-Year On tasting.
Tasted blind. Dark garnet. Evolved, quite tame nose. Sweet and charming. Not for the long term but already a pleasure to drink. Not that long though – a second wine? (JR)
About the producer
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.