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About Chateau Lafon Rochet
Chateau Lafon-Rochet has always been good. However, since being purchased in 1960 by the Tesseron family (the owners of Pontet-Canet in Pauillac), the wine from this Fourth Growth Bordeaux chateau has been excellent.
1997 Chateau Lafon Rochet Saint Estephe (6 liter bottle)
Producer: Chateau Lafon Rochet
Style: Red Wine
Grape Type: Bordeaux Blend
Origin: France
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint Estephe
87-89 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 1998
(a relatively severe 55% selection; the '97 blend contains 47% merlot, all of which went through its malolactic in barriques Ripe chocolate, dark berry, leather and spice aromas. Silky, soft and fruity, with more breadth than real depth of flavor. Wears its 50% new oak gracefully. Finishes with sweet, ripe tannins.
87 Points | Wine Spectator
87 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate
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