65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc
Saint-Estèphe, in the Médoc region, together with Pauillac, Saint-Julien and Margaux, is one of the four areas best known for the quality of its red wines, which are among the most renowned and sought-after in the world. The area is characterised by a soil particularly rich in gravel, sand and clay, which gives its wines a powerful structure and a distinctive character. This soil conformation means that Cabernet Sauvignon is generally the most representative grape variety in the area, with wines characterised by a tannic and robust profile. The Château Lafon-Rochet vineyard, in particular, has a composition, rich in gravel, that guarantees excellent drainage, with an abundant presence of clay that helps retain water and regulate water stress. 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, this Bordeaux red presents itself in the glass with a beautiful intense garnet red colour. The nose is concentrated and richly fruity, with notes of dark fruit and sweet spices. In the mouth, it is complex and balanced, lively but smooth. In other words, a great Saint-Estèphe wine. A red, let it be clear, that requires a long period of ageing to reach its full potential.
2019: Robert Parker 93 James Suckling 94 Decanter 94
