Lafon Rochet: Chateau Lafon Rochet 4eme Cru 2018

Chateau Lafon Rochet 4eme Cru 2018

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Cabernet Sauvignon 64%, Merlot 26%, Petit Verdot 6%, Cabernet Franc 4%
rød, tør
14,5% Vol.
Modenhed til at drikke: 2025–2048
Pakket ind i: 6 OHK
voluminøs og kraftfuld
rig på tanniner
Lobenberg: 94/100
Suckling: 94/100
Jeb Dunnuck: 94/100
Galloni: 92–95/100
Wine Spectator: 90–93/100
Parker: 90–92/100
Frankrig, Bordeaux, Sankt Estephe
Allergener: Sulfitter,
lobenberg

Heiner Lobenberg om:
Chateau Lafon Rochet 4eme Cru 2018

94
/100

De 40 hektar vinmarker på Lafon Rochet ligger lige ved siden af Lafite-Rothschild og Cos d'Estournel. Den ejes af Tesseron-familien, som også ejer Pontac Monplaisir. Vingården blev omlagt til økologisk og biodynamisk dyrkning for mange år siden, men har opgivet denne status på grund af de vanskelige meldugforhold. Ikke desto mindre er det et fantastisk terroir, en udfordrer i jagten på Calon-Ségur på niveau med Phelan-Ségur og Meyney. 2018 er meget moden her, som man kunne forvente, men forbliver også fin. Næsen er allerede kraftig med moden cassis og brombær, ledsaget af en fin dybde af mørk chokolade og let jordagtig mineralitet. Grafit, skovbund og tørrede urter, lidt sød tobak. Kødfuld i munden med modne tanniner, der er til stede, men meget velintegrerede. Ingen overfladisk kraft, men masser af moden frugt, der udfolder sig vidunderligt på mellemgulvet, båret af en subtil sødme, der afrunder det hele perfekt. Subtile toner af let peber og laurbærblad, så igen fyldig cassis, lidt moden blomme og brombærkompot. Saftig og åben i angrebet, bliver mere krydret igen i slutningen. Ikke overdrevent kompleks, men vidunderligt moden, fløjlsagtig, meget hedonistisk. En rig, struktureret og aromatisk Saint-Estèphe, selv om den ikke helt når de nævnte sammenlignelige vines storhed, men stadig en virkelig stor succes til en rimelig pris.

94
/100

Suckling om: Chateau Lafon Rochet 4eme Cru

Blackberry and blueberry on the nose, as well as dark-chocolate, mineral and earthy undertones. It’s full-bodied with firm tannins. Fleshy and savory texture with layers. Flavorful finish and beautiful length. Lovely ripe fruit in the center palate. Try after 2025.

94
/100

Jeb Dunnuck om: Chateau Lafon Rochet 4eme Cru

The upper Médoc did brilliantly in 2018, and that's certainly apparent when tasting the 2018 Château Lafon-Rochet. Sporting a deep purple hue as well as a gorgeous bouquet of ripe black and blue fruits, lead pencil, forest floor, chocolate, and leafy herbs, this beauty hits the palate with full-bodied richness, a round, mouth-filling texture, ripe, velvety tannins, and a great finish. It doesn't quite have the precision of the top wines in the appellation, but it's loaded with charm and character, and I'd certainly be thrilled to drink a bottle. This rich, textured, flavorful Saint-Estèphe will benefit from 4-6 years in the cellar and keep for two decades. 94/100

92–95
/100

Galloni om: Chateau Lafon Rochet 4eme Cru

A wine of lovely finesse the 2018 Lafon-Rochet offers a striking combination of fruit density and nuance, all in an understated style that is quite appealing. Dark cherry, sweet tobacco, menthol, dried flowers and mint all run through this silky, supple Saint-Estèphe. As always, Lafon-Rochet is one of the more laid back, elegant wines of the appellation. Even so, the 2018 has lovely mid-palate sweetness and silky tannins, both of which add to its considerable appeal. The blend is 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc. Yields were a healthy 50 hectoliters per hectare, higher than the average, which is closer to 42-45. Tasted three times.

90–93
/100

Wine Spectator om: Chateau Lafon Rochet 4eme Cru

Light pepper and bay leaf accents lead the way, followed by ripe plum and blackberry compote flavors. Juicy and open in feel up front, but acquires a nice tug of earth through the finish.

90–92
/100

Parker om: Chateau Lafon Rochet 4eme Cru

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Lafon-Rochet is scented of cassis, blackberries, herbs and soil with tar and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is firm and grainy with herb sparks and an earthy finish. 90-92+/100

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Lafon Rochet

De 40 hektar vinmarker på Lafon Rochet ligger lige ved siden af Lafite-Rothschild og Cos d'Estournel. Tesseron-familien (bror til ejeren af Pontet-Canet) lod ejendommen totalrenovere i 1960'erne og indførte en række tekniske nyskabelser i kælderen.

Chateau Lafon Rochet 4eme Cru 2018