Classification | |
Type | Rouge |
Marque | Chateau Lafon Rochet |
Millésime | 2010 |
Pays | France |
Région | Bordeaux, St. Estephe |
Raisin | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
Volume | |
État | Parfait |
Étiquette | Parfait |
Stock | 0 |
I had some bottle variation with this blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The 2010 from Lafon Rochet seemed slightly restrained and closed down on the three occasions I tasted it in Bordeaux. Dense black/ruby, it displays sweet tannin, excellent purity, fresh fruit and a very primary, almost grapy style with lots of fruit, but at the same time, a somewhat monolithic character. It should turn out fine, but it certainly needs a good 7-8 years of cellaring and should drink well for up to two decades.
Features a dark currant and blackberry coulis core, surrounded by charcoal, singed savory and light coffee notes. The solid, firm, taut finish should let this linger in the cellar for a decade.
Rene Gabriel rates this wine 17/20 points.