{"id":43290,"date":"2026-08-11T23:37:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T23:37:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/produit\/chateau-lafon-rochet-saint-estephe-rouge-2022\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T23:37:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T23:37:15","slug":"chateau-lafon-rochet-saint-estephe-rouge-2022","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/produit\/chateau-lafon-rochet-saint-estephe-rouge-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Ch\u00e2teau Lafon-Rochet - Saint-Est\u00e8phe - Red - 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>Ch\u00e2teau Lafon-Rochet - Saint-Est\u00e8phe - Red - 2022 :<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Ch\u00e2teau Lafon-Rochet: A Fourth Growth of Structure and Finesse<\/h2>\n<p>A celebrated <em>Quatri\u00e8me Cru Class\u00e9<\/em> from the 1855 classification, <strong>Ch\u00e2teau Lafon-Rochet<\/strong> is one of Saint-Est\u00e8phe's most iconic estates. Its unique terroir, featuring deep gravel and the famed blue clay, yields a claret that masterfully combines the powerful, age-worthy structure of the northern M\u00e9doc with a growing aromatic complexity. This is a superb example of classic claret with a modern, sophisticated edge.<\/p>\n<h2>Tasting Notes<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Colour:<\/strong> A beautiful deep garnet-purple.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nose:<\/strong> Elegant and complex, with core notes of blackcurrant and dark cherry, complemented by cedar, pencil lead, and a touch of sweet spice from oak ageing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Palate:<\/strong> Rich, full-bodied, and beautifully structured. The tannins are firm but silky, providing excellent backbone and a foundation for long-term cellaring. The wine maintains a lovely fresh acidity, culminating in a persistent, savoury finish.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n<p>This wine is a classic partner for slow-cooked meats. Decant for an hour when young. Serve at 17-18\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Food Pairings:<\/strong> Braised Ox Cheek in red wine, Loin of Venison with red wine sauce, Traditional Roast Lamb, Hard Cheeses (e.g., Aged Gouda, Mature Comt\u00e9).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Saint-Est\u00e8phe 2022<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/winetorres.com\/en\/?s=Ch\u00e2teau%20Lafon-Rochet&#038;post_type=product\">Find other wines from this producer.<\/a><\/p>\n\n    <div class=\"xs_social_share_widget xs_share_url after_content \t\tmain_content  wslu-style-1 wslu-share-box-shaped wslu-fill-colored wslu-none wslu-share-horizontal wslu-theme-font-no wslu-main_content\">\n\n\t\t\n        <ul>\n\t\t\t        <\/ul>\n    <\/div> \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quatri\u00e8me Cru Class\u00e9 de Saint-Est\u00e8phe, ce vin incarne l&#8217;\u00e9quilibre parfait entre la puissance tannique du terroir et la finesse aromatique des plus grands M\u00e9doc. 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