2018 Chateau Lafon-Rochet Grand Cru Classé
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Saint-Estèphe |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14.5%) |
| Drink window | 2023 - 2048 |
Low Stock
Only 2 left
Description
The wine is a composition of 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot. The Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested from September 28 to October 13, the Merlot from September 24 to October 8, the Cabernet Franc on October 1 and the Petit Verdot on October 11 and 13. The grapes come from 41 hectares of land with an average vine age of 37 years. The wine has matured for 12 months in oak barrels and is vinified in stainless steel and concrete. The wine has an expressive nose, on freshness, with crispy torn fruit, red berries (blackcurrant, strawberry, raspberry). A clear attack, fresh with spreading tannins and a fine structure. Smooth and complex finish with a delicious fruity and cinnamon-like flavors.
FACT : In the Tab: Attachment you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send it to you when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to collect the wine you will often also receive a nice discount. You will see the possible discount immediately if you choose Collection on the Checkout page. We are located almost next to the Rijksweg with plenty of parking. Click here for address.
Specifications
| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Estèphe |
| Winery | Chateau Lafon Rochet |
| Grape | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Drinking as of | 2023 |
| Drinking till | 2048 |
| Alcohol % | 14.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 92 |
| James Suckling rating | 94 |
| Vinous rating | 94 |
| Tasting Profiles | Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Mineraal, Tannines |
| Drink moments | Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Open haard |
Wijnhuis
Château Lafon-Rochet was classified as one of the ten Quatrièmes Crus - Grand Cru Classé. The castle is owned by the Tesseron family who also own the well-known Château Pontet-Canet in Pauliac. The vineyards border the world-renowned Châteaux Lafite-Rothschild and Duhart-Milon-Rothschild. Thanks to the combination of this sublime location, heavy investments and a continuous striving for the highest quality, Château Lafon Rochet guarantees absolute class.
