Château Lafon-Rochet 2023
St-Estèphe 4ème Grand Cru Classé
Bordeaux, France
Regular price£165.00
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Arriving: Spring 2026
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| Style: Red | Packaging: OWC |
| ABV: % | Closure: Cork |
| Organic: | Drink from: 2030 |
| Biodynamic: | Drink to: 2045 |
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Critic scores
91-93 RP, 91 NM, 93-95 AG, 93 JS, 93 JA
Critic reviews
"Generous and layered, the 2023 Lafon-Rochet offers up aromas of blackberries, cassis, incense and burning embers, followed by a medium to full-bodied, rich and enveloping palate that's gourmand and charming, concluding with a gently minty finish. Like the 2023, this represents a richer, more demonstrative style for this Saint-Estèphe property, where Christophe Congé and his team are rehabilitating the vineyards."
William Kelley, April 2024, RobertParker.com
"The 2023 Lafon-Rochet is much more intense and fresher than the Pélerins, graphite- and tobacco-tinged black fruit, just a light floral note in the background. Well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple entry, fine tannins, classic in style with quite a liberal sprinkling of cracked black pepper. Quite graphite-driven on the finish, afford this three or four years in bottle to get the most from it."
Neal Martin, February 2026, Vinous.com
"The 2023 Lafon-Rochet is a promising wine. Today, it shows terrific depth, driven by an elevated presence of Cabernet Sauvignon and a healthy dollop of Petit Verdot. Dark blue-toned fruit, lavender, licorice and dried herbs show tons of character. There's plenty of Lafon-Rochet finesse, but with an added kick of textural richness not found in the wines made during the Tesseron era. This comes together beautifully with a bit of time in the glass."
Antonio Galloni, April 2024, Vinous.com
"A timid nose of blackberries, tobacco, herbal notes and thyme. The medium-bodied palate has dark fruit and firm, evenly distributed tannins, with a saline touch. Structured and attractive. A blend of 64% cabernet sauvignon, 29% merlot, 4% petit verdot and 3% cabernet franc. Better in 2028."
James Suckling, January 2026, JamesSuckling.com
"Reductive flint edge on the nose, opening to show a grilled raspberry and redcurrant character, fresh acidities, cuts through the black fruits and makes things a little edgy, although plenty of potential for softening further over next few years. Christophe Congé director."
Jane Anson, March 2026, JaneAnson.com
William Kelley, April 2024, RobertParker.com
"The 2023 Lafon-Rochet is much more intense and fresher than the Pélerins, graphite- and tobacco-tinged black fruit, just a light floral note in the background. Well-defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a supple entry, fine tannins, classic in style with quite a liberal sprinkling of cracked black pepper. Quite graphite-driven on the finish, afford this three or four years in bottle to get the most from it."
Neal Martin, February 2026, Vinous.com
"The 2023 Lafon-Rochet is a promising wine. Today, it shows terrific depth, driven by an elevated presence of Cabernet Sauvignon and a healthy dollop of Petit Verdot. Dark blue-toned fruit, lavender, licorice and dried herbs show tons of character. There's plenty of Lafon-Rochet finesse, but with an added kick of textural richness not found in the wines made during the Tesseron era. This comes together beautifully with a bit of time in the glass."
Antonio Galloni, April 2024, Vinous.com
"A timid nose of blackberries, tobacco, herbal notes and thyme. The medium-bodied palate has dark fruit and firm, evenly distributed tannins, with a saline touch. Structured and attractive. A blend of 64% cabernet sauvignon, 29% merlot, 4% petit verdot and 3% cabernet franc. Better in 2028."
James Suckling, January 2026, JamesSuckling.com
"Reductive flint edge on the nose, opening to show a grilled raspberry and redcurrant character, fresh acidities, cuts through the black fruits and makes things a little edgy, although plenty of potential for softening further over next few years. Christophe Congé director."
Jane Anson, March 2026, JaneAnson.com