2022 Chateau Lafon Rochet Saint Estephe (Pre-Arrival) Pre-Arrival The 2021 is understated and

The 2021 is understated and classy all the way

the 2022 presents an exotic mélange of black cherry

Belgian Chris Cardon purchased the property and made the investments to optimize the quality of the wines without compromising their sense of place

full of firm tannins with bright acidities underneath

2022 Chateau Lafon Rochet Saint Estephe (Pre-Arrival) Pre-Arrival The 2021 is understated and95 97 points, Antonio Galloni Vinous"The 2022 Lafon Rochet is fabulous. Once again, Lafon Rochet is the most elegant wine in Saint Estphe. There's a bit more richness and mid palate intensity than in the past, likely a combination of the year and the approach of the new team headed by Technical Director Christophe Cong, who was formerly at Lafite Rothschild. The 2022 signals a new era for the chteau that is likely to see a greater focus on selection