Chateau Lafon-Rochet 2025

The 2025 Château Lafon-Rochet marks an exciting chapter for this historic Saint-Estèphe estate. Long admired for delivering exceptional value within the Médoc classification, Lafon-Rochet has continued its upward trajectory under the Lorenzetti family's ownership. The 2025 vintage captures the estate’s hallmark balance of structure and elegance, combining classic Saint-Estèphe character with a refined, modern expression that is both approachable and built for ageing.

Tasting Profile

The nose opens with aromas of blackcurrant, wild blackberry, violet, lavender, cedar, and graphite, complemented by hints of sage, menthol, tobacco leaf, and crushed stone. The palate is medium to full-bodied, displaying vibrant dark fruit, polished tannins, and impressive freshness. Beautifully balanced and finely detailed, the wine finishes with remarkable precision, mineral tension, and lingering notes of cassis and spice.

Critic Reviews & Scores

Antonio Galloni, Vinous:

94–96/100 – A classy and polished Saint-Estèphe with vibrant blue and purple fruits, lavender, sage, and menthol. Refined, nuanced, and full of understated elegance.

James Suckling:

93–94/100 – Fresh and focused with attractive dark fruit, cedar, and spice notes. Well-balanced with fine tannins and excellent drinkability.

Jane Anson, Inside Bordeaux:

92–94/100 – Precise and energetic with floral aromatics, cassis fruit, and impressive freshness. A beautifully crafted expression of Saint-Estèphe.

Decanter:

94/100 – Structured and refined with excellent balance, freshness, and classic Médoc character. A wine that combines immediate appeal with solid ageing potential.

 *En Primeur: Delivery in fall 2028*