2009 Château Lafon-Rochet
Red Bordeaux Blend
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By Neal Martin
(Lafon-Rochet Lafon-Rochet Red) Login and sign up and see review text.
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By Neal Martin
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A Test Of Greatness: 2009 Bordeaux Ten Years On (March 2019), 3/1/2019, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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By David Lawrason
(Château Lafon Rochet, Ac St Estèphe, 4e Cru red) Login and sign up and see review text.
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By John Szabo, MS
(Château Lafon Rochet, Ac St Estèphe, 4e Cru red) Login and sign up and see review text.
8/7/2014, (See more on WineAlign...)
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By Chris Kissack
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November 2013, 11/1/2013, (See more on Winedoctor...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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By Chris Kissack
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By Chris Kissack
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October 2011, (See more on Winedoctor...)
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June 2010, Issue #28, (See more on The World of Fine Wine...)
(Château Lafon-Rochet 4ème Cru) Login and sign up and see review text.
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By Ian D'Agata
(Chateau Lafon Rochet Saint Estephe) Login and sign up and see review text.
May/June 2010, IWC Issue #150, (See more on Vinous...)
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
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4/1/2010, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By John Gilman
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Mar/Apr 2010, Issue #26, The 2009 Bordeaux Vintage- Futures’ Glory?
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By Richard Jennings
(Château Lafon-Rochet) Dark red violet color; tart currant, menthol nose; tart currant, menthol palate; for early drinking; medium finish 88+ points
1/21/2012, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 88 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2009
- TypeRed
- ProducerChâteau Lafon-Rochet
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- Designationn/a
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryFrance
- RegionBordeaux
- SubRegionMédoc
- AppellationSt. Estèphe
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- UPC/EAN Code3251091108299, 3258691390208, 3284398002052, 3490890021730, 7070292684380, 7070292697533
4/26/2024 - englishman's claret wrote: 91 Points
The 2009 Lafon Rochet shows a stocky, broad, fleshy character for the first few hours in the decanter, trading on power and ripeness rather than nuance. Blackberry, cherry, plum, and wet clay fill the nose, but there’s a little bit of perfectly ripe mixed berry character on the palate that does nothing but build and develop when revisited 12 hours later. An initial whiff of Brett seems to blow off and a slightly prominent alcohol at the outset seems to integrate, boding well for the future. Even if this will never be a profound wine, holding it another 5 years will likely repay the patient owner handsomely.
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3/26/2024 - O'Meara wrote:
Similar to my note from 2022. It is smooth but reticent. I wonder if this will ever be a generous wine like many of the 2009 Bdx. Time will tell. Hold if you can.
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3/25/2024 - steveiiiiii Likes this wine: 89 Points
A little disjointed on palate but evolved nose with some tertiary aromas. Pronounced oak still but the wine seems to be fully mature. Followed over 1,5 hrs in glass.
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3/9/2024 - Xavier Auerbach wrote: 92 Points
Tenth bottle from two full cases purchased en primeur from a reputable Dutch merchant. Pristine bottle, not decanted as it did not seem to need it. Showing well, and holding up well on the second day. Black fruit, lead pencil, flowers and cream, blonde tobacco, good weight (14% ABV) and freshness, finely grained tannins, minty finish with very good length. Drinking well now and over the next decade.
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1/26/2024 - vulgar little monkey wrote: 87 Points
Odd and disjoint showing. I can't discount low level TCA. Seemed a bit hot. Tasting from the open bottle the next day, it has come together a little bit more but still seems to have elements that aren't in harmony, but there is some depth to the fruit. I'll wait a few years and try again.
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