Château LAFON-ROCHET
4ème grand cru classé
- 2023
- Saint-estèphe
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%).
- To keep or to drink :
- Wait 3 to 5 years
- Apogée :
- 2030-2053
- Grape varieties :
- Cabernet Sauvignon 64%, Merlot 29%, Cabernet Franc 3%, Petit Verdot 4%
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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%).
The 2022 vintage in the press:
La Revue du Vin de France (September 2025): 94/100 "The wine is supported by lovely fruit, with finesse, beautiful elegance and tannins that are still a little pronounced on the finish. Nothing to worry about, as a few years in the cellar will allow them to mellow. We will then find a refined Lafon-Rochet."
Vinous (A. Galloni - January 2025): 96/100 "The 2022 Lafon-Rochet is pure class. Silky, aromatic and gracious, Lafon-Rochet is quite possibly the most under-the-radar Saint-Estèphe. Bright blue/purplish fruit, lavender, sage, mint and spice are all beautifully delineated. A wine of sublime elegance and class, Lafon-Rochet is exquisite in 2022."
J-M Quarin (février 2025): 95/100 « Couleur sombre, intense et belle. Nez très aromatique, pur, fin, fruité, se développant complexe à l'agitation du verre et très cabernet sauvignon. Juteux en entrée de bouche, particulièrement savoureux au milieu, le vin avance caressant, avec des saveurs complexes dans la persistance. Longue finale séveuse et profonde. C'est superbe. »
Bettane + Desseauve (Guide 2026) : 93/100
More- To keep or to drink:
- Wait 1 to 2 years
- Apogée:
- 2028-2038
- Alcohol degree:
- 14.5%