France
In the Glass
The StoryEnjoy now. Future development depends on vintage, storage and personal taste.
Saint-Estèphe can feel more firmly structured than Margaux, and Lafon-Rochet often shows that character through concentrated Cabernet fruit and measured savoury detail.
The Producer
Château Lafon-Rochet is a Saint-Estèphe Fourth Growth with its characteristic yellow château and a long Médoc history.
Place & TerroirThe producer confirms the 2016 blend as 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.
Perfect PairingsRoast lamb, grilled beef, wild mushrooms or a savoury slow-cooked dish.
Serve around 16–18°C, with air for youthful structured bottles.
Worth KnowingThe 2016 producer blend is precisely documented: Cabernet Sauvignon supplies the backbone, while Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot add breadth and nuance.
| Varietal | 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot. |
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FranceIn the GlassThe StoryEnjoy now. Future development depends on vintage, storage and personal taste.
Saint-Estèphe can feel more firmly structured than Margaux, and Lafon-Rochet often shows that character through concentrated Cabernet fruit and measured savoury detail.
The ProducerChâteau Lafon-Rochet is a Saint-Estèphe Fourth Growth with its characteristic yellow château and a long Médoc history.
Place & TerroirThe producer confirms the 2016 blend as 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot.
Perfect PairingsRoast lamb, grilled beef, wild mushrooms or a savoury slow-cooked dish.
Serve around 16–18°C, with air for youthful structured bottles.
Worth KnowingThe 2016 producer blend is precisely documented: Cabernet Sauvignon supplies the backbone, while Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot add breadth and nuance.
