| Classification | Quatrième Cru Classé |
| Type | Red |
| Producer | Chateau Lafon-Rochet |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Country | France |
| Main region | Bordeaux |
| Region | Saint-Estephe |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
| Volume | 0,75 |
| Condition | Perfect |
| Label | Perfect |
| 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.
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