Château LAFON-ROCHET 2017
Château Lafon-Rochet is located in Saint-Estèphe , in the Bordeaux wine region. It was classified as a Fourth Grand Cru Classé in the 1855 classification. Guy Tesseron took over the château in 1960 and began restoring the estate. The family decided to paint the manor house yellow and change the wine labels. Guy Tesseron handed over the management of the estate to his son Michel, then between 2007 and 2021, the château was run by Michel's son, Basile, and two new vat rooms were built between 2014 and 2016. In 2021, French-Swiss real estate billionaire Jacky Lorenzetti (owner of Château Pédesclaux, Château Lilian-Ladouys, and Château d'Issan) bought Lafon-Rochet. The Lafon-Rochet vineyard has approximately 40 individual grape plots, covering 45 hectares.
Château Lafon-Rochet 2017 is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (68%), Merlot (24%), Cabernet Franc (3%) and Petit Verdot (5%) . Vinification by plot is carried out in stainless steel vats, then the wine is aged for a minimum of 12 months in barrels .
Grape varieties: 68% Cabernet Sauvignon, 24% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, 5% Petit Verdot
"A Saint-Estèphe that combines power and finesse. The nose reveals aromas of blackcurrant, graphite, and cedar. The brightness of the fruit remains intact despite the structure, offering a beautiful duality between Médoc tradition and modern accessibility. Perfect with a leg of lamb or a grilled rib of beef."
