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Community Tasting Notes 1
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Gabriel Geller Likes this wine: 93 points
June 19, 2020 - Château Lafon-Rochet, Saint-Estèphe, 2017: When I first tasted the previous kosher cuvée, from the glorious 2010 vintage (the only kosher classed growth of that vintage), I thought it was a perfect example of what wine geeks refer to as Parker-style: a great, massive wine, which features bold, ripe fruit and a noticeable, unapologetic oak frame. The 2017 could hardly be more different. Deep garnet in color. On the nose, aromas of cassis, black cherries, pencil lead, nutmeg, a drop of smoke and cigar box. Medium to full-bodied, medium concentration, with an elegant, silky texture. The palate shows black fruit with tart black currants, juicy black cherries, graphite, a drop of saline, earthy minerals, tobacco leaves, medium-plus acidity, hints of black licorice, a touch of thyme, with a strong frame of firm, grainy tannins and notes of 70% cocoa chocolate that linger on a seemingly endless finish. Very elegant, restrained wine with a substantial structure, needs lots of time. 13% Abv. Drink 2026-2039, maybe longer. 93-94
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2017
- Type Red
- Producer Château Lafon-Rochet
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Kosher
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- SubRegion Médoc
- Appellation St. Estèphe
- UPC Codes 3760127800927, 8794127800927
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 90 (96%)
- Consumed 4 (4%)
Food Pairing
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- SubRegionMédoc
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