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Château Lafon-Rochet

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Chateau Lafon-Rochet is a vineyard located in the commune of Saint Estèphe, between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gironde estuary, in the Gironde department, in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region. Château Lafon-Rochet produces a Bordeaux Grand Cru classified in 1855, as well as a second wine, Les Pèlerins de Lafon-Rochet. Find out more
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The history of Château Lafon-Rochet


The history of Chateau Lafon-Rochet dates back to the 17th century, when Antoinette de Guillemotes, the owner of Domaine Rochet, married Etienne de Lafon. The estate was then renamed and adopted its final name of Château Lafon-Rochet.

1855 was a landmark year for the estate, which was included in the classification of Grands Crus Classés among the 61 Bordeaux châteaux selected to be presented at the Paris World Fair.

In 1960, Château Lafon-Rochet was bought by Guy Tesseron. He managed the estate until 1999, when he handed it over to his children, Michel Tesseron and Caroline Poniatowski.

In 2000, Château Lafon-Rochet underwent a major renovation, including the modernization of the production tool.

In 2007, it was Michel Tesseron's turn to pass on the estate to his son, Basile. As of 2014, the new manager optimizes the operation with the construction of two new cellars, one in stainless steel, the other in concrete.

The Château Lafon-Rochet vineyard


The vineyard of Château Lafon-Rochet covers 41 hectares planted in red. The grape varieties are 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Petit Verdot. The average annual production of 180,000 bottles.

The vineyard belongs to the Médoc land which means "land between two seas", the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Gironde estuary to the east. The vineyard extends over two hillsides of Saint Estèphe. The vines benefit from the quality of the gravel which ensures natural drainage of the soil, while the clay regulates the amount of water, according to the needs of the grapes.

The grapes reserved for the first wine of Château Lafon-Rochet come from vines that are at least 35 years old. The oldest vines date back to 1938. Although their production is quantitatively less, it gives the wine its great complexity.

The wines of Château Lafon-Rochet


Chateau Lafon-Rochet
The first wine of Château Lafon-Rochet is made from the grapes of the oldest vines on the estate. The wine is both simple and complex. All the vintages offer very prominent black fruit aromas, but then each expresses a multitude of nuances.

The other commonality of all the vintages is the warmth and roundness of Saint Estèphe wines. Merlot is no stranger to the finesse that underlies the productions year after year.

Château Lafon-Rochet lends itself perfectly to ageing, which magnifies each of its qualities.

The Pilgrims of Lafon-Rochet
The second cuvée of the estate is called Les Pèlerins de Lafon-Rochet. It is made from younger vines. It is a less complex wine, but its aromatic palette is nevertheless very rich.

Les Pèlerins de Lafon-Rochet lends itself well to ageing, but can also be enjoyed young.
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