2020 Chateau Lafon-Rochet Saint-Estèphe

"One of the Real Under the Radar Gems of 2020. Don’t Miss It" ~Vinous "I Loved the 2020 Château Lafon-Rochet" ~Jeb Dunnuck 97 Point "Very High Quality" Vintage ~Vinous Same Ownership as Chateau Pontet-Canet Free Shipping on 6 or More Bottles About the Wine Since 1960 Chateau Lafon Rochet has been owned by the Tesseron family. The family has received international fame from their Cognac label, Tesseron, and the skyrocketing quality around their other Chateau, Pontet Canet. Although Lafon Rochet is not to be outshined by Pontet Canet, few produce wine on the same level, and none do it for this price as Lafon Rochet.  At Lafon-Rochet, 41 hectares of vines cover two ridges of Saint-Estephe. The soil is composed of gravel and clay. On one hand, the gravel provides excellent natural drainage. On the other, the clay regulates the water flow and provides the vines with the necessary quantities. The vineyard is mostly planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with small Cabernet Franc an