| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | France > Bordeaux > Left Bank > St Estèphe |
| Colour | Red |
| Type | Still |
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A strong effort for this vintage, the 2008 exhibits a dark plum/purple color, plenty of firm, rugged, austere tannins, copious red and black fruits, admirable flavor intensity and medium body. Cellar it for 3-4 years and drink it over the following 15.
A blend of 31% Merlot, 59% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Cabernet Franc and 6% Petit Verdot, this Lafon-Rochet displays moderate intensity on the nose: blackberry, blueberry and a touch of cassis. It could do with being a degree less macerated. The palate is full-bodied with saturated, chewy tannins, dense black fruits, hints of boysenberry, cedar and a touch of pepper. A very slick smooth finish that just needs a little more reserve. It will be interesting to see how this shows after bottling. Tasted March 2009.
Voluptuous nose and then a bit cool and dull. Very drying, almost austere, finish.
Lafon Rochet's backward, unevolved 2008 exhibits a dense ruby/purple color along with loads of ripe tannin. While still austere and not expressing itself as impressively as I would have hoped, there is a lot here. Consequently, my judgment is somewhat conservative and reserved until this wine has had more time in the barrel.
