VINTAGE: 2018
ALC: 14.5%
A Grand Cru Classé of Saint-Estèphe, Château Lafont-Rochet boasts an exceptional vineyard spread over 41 hectares of vines, on the left bank of Bordeaux.
This terroir is home to a great diversity of soils, including clay loams, clay and sandy soils. The Château Lafont-Rochet 2018 is the Grand Vin of the estate and is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (64%), Merlot (26%), Cabernet Franc (4%) and Petit Verdot (6%).
Produced with the utmost respect for the terroir from the oldest vines in the vineyard, the Château Lafont-Rochet 2018 expresses the typicality of a great Saint-Estèphe wine.
DECANTER: 94/100
JAMES SUCKLING: 94/100 “A firm and silky red with blackberries and hints of chocolate and hazelnut character. Medium to full body. Beautiful, fresh finish.”
VIVINO 4.2