2022 Château Lafon-Rochet
Community Tasting Note
Jeff Leve wrote:
95 Points
Monday, May 8, 2023 - Rich in color, the wine is floral, with pepper, spice, tobacco leaf, currants, and blackberries. Medium-bodied, fresh, soft, ripe, round, and polished, with blackberries, black cherries, chocolate, spice, and cedar nuances. The fruits are fresh, bright, and creamy. Give this just a few years in the bottle and it promise to be even better! The wine was made from blending 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, and 4% Cabernet Franc. 14.5% ABV, 3.77 pH. This is the first vintage with the new owner, Jackie Lorenzetti, and the team of Emmanuel Cruse, fully in charge. Drink from 2025-2045. 94-96 Pts.
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Comment posted by WyattTheSomm:
2/9/2024 2:38:00 PM - This Bordeaux has a special place in my heart as it’s one of the first I tried when I started drinking wine. Guy/Michel/Basile Tesseron did great things with this winery and Guy/Abel even more so with Ponet-Conet. What do you think Jackie Lorenzetti impact will be and do you think there could be a stylistic change at All with your tastings so far ?
Sorry for such a long question but would very much appreciate your perspective here if you had one.
Comment posted by Jeff Leve:
2/11/2024 8:36:00 AM - My guess is that the wines will continue improving. They have the financial means to continue what the Tesseron's were able to do.
Comment posted by WyattTheSomm:
2/12/2024 9:00:00 PM - Well, that’s all we can hope for with the winery and the new ownership. I’m hopeful they keep pushing to elevate quality and keep this nostalgic wine great!
Thanks for the reply cheers