2019 Chateau Lafon Rochet

94 POINTS

James Suckling

The purity of fruit and balance in this young St.-Estephe is really beautiful with crushed-currant, stone and orange-peel aromas and flavors. It’s medium-to full-bodied with fine tannins and a pretty finish. We will see if this is better than the 2018 or not.

94 POINTS

James Suckling

Ripe blackcurrants and blackberries with hints of sweet tobacco, walnuts and dark chocolate. Medium-to full-bodied with firm, chewy tannins and lingering crushed-stone character. Firm finish with some nuttiness to it. Bold and solid, classic St.-Estephe. Try after 2026.

93 POINTS

Jane Anson - Decanter Magazine

Spiced pepper and cinnamon on the first nose, good concentration, pencil lead and slate abound in this alongside cassis bud and touches of brambled hedgerow, all of which suggests fresh acidities and good backbone. Some chewy tannins also, this is a serious Lafon that will age well. Less immediately seductive than the 2018. Tasted twice two weeks apart.

92 POINTS

Peter Moser - Falstaff Magazine

Deep ruby, purple glints, faintly lighter at the rim. Fragrantly fine savory wood tones, dark cherry as well as a hint of nougat. Inviting bouquet. Medium body, fine fruit expression, ripeness, integrated tannins, lovely freshness, mineral finish. Good aging potential.