1964 Lafon Rochet
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Tasting notes
The 1964 Lafon-Rochet is the second time I have encountered this vintage. This has light bricking on the rim. It has an attractive nose with vestiges of red fruit, morels, leather and light animal fur scents, probably not in the league of Montrose or Cos d'Estournel. The palate is medium-bodied, actually quite Burgundian in style, surprisingly fleshy with satisfying depth. There is a touch of Brettanomyces, a bit of the old "sweaty saddle", though it merely lends charm. Tasted at the Lafon-Rochet vertical at the property.
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Neal Martin
About the producer
Instantly recognisable for its sunshine-yellow château and labels, Ch. Lafon-Rochet is a Fourth Growth Saint-Estèphe estate renowned for its age-worthy wines. Quality at the property has increased significantly over the last two decades and, with new owners from 2021, this will only continue.