Château Lafon-Rochet - St.-Estèphe 2005 (750ml)
Price: $80.00
| Producer | Château Lafon-Rochet |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Subregion | St. Estephe |
| Varietal | Bordeaux Blend |
| Vintage | 2005 |
| Sku | 125063 |
| Size | 750ml |
Wine Enthusiast: 89-91 Points
"While there are superripe fruit aromas the structure of this wine is totally solid. Somewhere lurking under the shell is huge black fruit but now it is dark and very dry."
Stephen Tanzer: 91 Points
Good red-ruby. Very ripe aromas of musky currant , black raspberry, camphor and tobacco leaf. Round and plump for St. Estephe, with noteworthy volume and seamless texture; sweeter by far than the chateau's 2007 or 2006 samples but possesses harmonious framing acidity. Finishes with broad tannins that arrive late. A big success.
Wine Spectator: 90 Points
JS: "Has notes of blackberry with Indian spices and green tea. Full-bodied with velvety tannins a silky texture and a medium finish. Balanced and very refined. A beautiful young wine. Best after 2011."
Wine Advocate: 90 Points
RP: " At present this structured backward 2005 is dominated by the vintage???s substantial tannins. It exhibits a saturated ruby/purple color a reticent but promising bouquet of sweet black fruits intermixed with weedy tobacco licorice and leather characteristics. Medium-bodied and powerful with excruciating tannin but promising potential patience is most definitely required. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2030."
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