1985 Lafon Rochet
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The 1985 Lafon-Rochet is fleshy, chewy, has good ruby color, firm tannins and medium body, yet lamentably, is one-dimensional. Perhaps more character will emerge with additional bottle age. Anticipated maturity: Now-1999. Last tasted, 4/89.
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The 1985 Lafon-Rochet is fleshy, chewy, has good ruby color, firm tannins and medium body, yet lamentably, is one-dimensional. Perhaps more character will emerge with additional bottle age. Anticipated maturity: Now-1999. Last tasted, 4/89. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com
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.