and brought in the manpower to get around the whole vineyard in a (very long) day
Tasted blind at Farr Vintners' 2009 Bordeaux tasting
with great tension and loads of spicy sparks complementing the citrusy flavors
It was aged 20% in foudres Tasted two times
its enveloping core of fruit framed by ultra-refined tannins
2020 Chateau Lafon Rochet Saint Estephe 2017 and brought in the manpower96 points, Vinous "The 2020 Lafon Rochet represents the essence of classicism in Bordeaux. Medium in body and finely cut, Lafon Rochet is one of the classiest, more refined Saint Estphes readers will come across. Dark fruit, earthiness, lavender, licorice, menthol and cloves add nuance, but it is the wine's balance and vibrancy that impress most. Give the tannins a few years to melt away. Superb." Antonio Galloni, February 2023