Château LAFON-ROCHET
4ème grand cru classé

This 45-hectare estate (in a single block to the south of Saint-Estèphe), famous for its Tuscan yellow façade and label, was acquired by Mr Lorenzetti in 2021. Knowing the investments made and the care given to the other crus in his stable of grands crus (Lilian-Ladouys, Pédesclaux and d'Issan), there is no doubt that Lafon-Rochet will shine with new lustre from the 2022 vintage, while remaining very affordable among its peers.

Since 2022 and the arrival of new cellar master M. Congé (ex-Lafite-Rothschild), Lafon-Rochet has shown more depth of flesh than in the past, while retaining the unctuousness and fruity brightness that are its signature features, thanks to its high Merlot content (40%).  

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Vinous (A. Galloni) : 94-96/100 "The 2025 Lafon-Rochet is classy and polished, as it so often is. Readers will find a Saint-Estèphe of nuance, delineation and understated class. Vibrant blue/purplish fruit, lavender, sage and menthol are some of the many nuances that begin to open with some coaxing. This is classic Lafon-Rochet all the way."

J-M Quarin : 94/100 “A deep, intense purple colour. A very aromatic, refined, fruity, pure and floral nose. Delicately full-bodied on the palate, with a classy texture; the wine melts on the palate with a charming development. On the finish, the tannins are the most distinguished ever seen from this estate. A lovely, fragrant length. It is very good.”

La Revue du Vin de France : 92-94/100 « Le vin est puissant, compact, sur le muscle. Le fruit est dense, avec des notes de réglisse. L’élevage en foudres (40 %) lui apporte un joli naturel, respectant l’éclat du fruit et la fraîcheur. Il pourrait mériter une meilleure note s’il se détend et dompte ses tanins. »

Bettane+Desseauve : 92-93/100 “With a fine physique that is still slightly tight today, he has all the potential needed to quickly develop into a well-balanced horse.”

Vinous (N. Martin) : 91-93/100 "The 2025 Lafon-Rochet was picked from September 9 to 23 and matured in less new oak than usual, around 15%, with more foudres, 40%, including around one-third new from Stockinger and Taransaud. I think the influence of the new foudres is tangible on the nose and at the moment just masks a little of the fruit profile. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, classic and a little austere in style, very Saint-Estèphe with an off-dry finish. I would have liked just a little more sustain and complexity, but it delivers an attractive salinity on the aftertaste."