Lafon-Rochet St.-Estèphe 2010

Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends from St-Estèphe, Left Bank, Bordeaux, France
WA 94
JS 94
V 93
WE 93
14.5% ABV
Item # 337660

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94 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Lafon-Rochet comes bounding out of the glass with sit-up-and-beg notes of crème de cassis, blackberry pie and blueberry preserves followed by suggestions of Chinese five spice, potpourri and tilled soil. Full-bodied and concentrated, with loads of black and blue fruit layers, it has a rock-solid backbone of grainy tannins and compelling freshness, finishing long and fragrant. Drink: 2020-2046. (Mar 2020)"

94 points James Suckling: "Dark-berry and currant aromas with hints of spice. Medium body, firm and chewy tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Shows focus and seriousness for the appellation, as is usual from this producer. Better after 2022. (2/3/19)"

93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2010 Lafon-Rochet offers ample black and red fruit on the nose, undergrowth and figgy notes developing with aeration, quite open and more expressive than some of its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins, good structure, just a touch of piquancy with a very faint metallic note on the finish that will dissipate with time. This is one of the greatest Lafon-Rochet releases in recent years. Drink: 2021-2040. (Apr 2020)"

93 points Wine Enthusiast: "With the release of this hugely tannic wine, this serious chateau—under the direction of the Tesseron family, which also owns Château Pontet-Canet—continues its recent upward progress. The structure currently hides opulent fruit that holds great promise for the future. With both power and richness, there's a long life ahead. (Feb 2013)"
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94 points Neal Martin (Wine Advocate): "Deep garnet in color, the 2010 Lafon-Rochet comes bounding out of the glass with sit-up-and-beg notes of crème de cassis, blackberry pie and blueberry preserves followed by suggestions of Chinese five spice, potpourri and tilled soil. Full-bodied and concentrated, with loads of black and blue fruit layers, it has a rock-solid backbone of grainy tannins and compelling freshness, finishing long and fragrant. Drink: 2020-2046. (Mar 2020)"

94 points James Suckling: "Dark-berry and currant aromas with hints of spice. Medium body, firm and chewy tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Shows focus and seriousness for the appellation, as is usual from this producer. Better after 2022. (2/3/19)"

93 points Neal Martin (Vinous): "The 2010 Lafon-Rochet offers ample black and red fruit on the nose, undergrowth and figgy notes developing with aeration, quite open and more expressive than some of its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannins, good structure, just a touch of piquancy with a very faint metallic note on the finish that will dissipate with time. This is one of the greatest Lafon-Rochet releases in recent years. Drink: 2021-2040. (Apr 2020)"

93 points Wine Enthusiast: "With the release of this hugely tannic wine, this serious chateau—under the direction of the Tesseron family, which also owns Château Pontet-Canet—continues its recent upward progress. The structure currently hides opulent fruit that holds great promise for the future. With both power and richness, there's a long life ahead. (Feb 2013)"
Product SKU 337660
Producer Lafon-Rochet
Country France
Region Bordeaux
SubRegion Left Bank
Appellation St-Estèphe
Varietal Cabernet/Bordeaux Blends
Vintage 2010
Size 750ml
Color Red
Blend 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
ABV 14.5%
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