Château Lafon-Rochet St.-Estèphe 2018 (750ml) Free Run

Château Lafon-Rochet St.-Estèphe 2018 (750ml) Free Run95 points Wine Enthusiast This wine comes from an estate that is performing with distinction. It is rich, the tannins cushioned by ripe blackberry fruits and good acidity. Showing both structure and fruitiness, the wine will develop well, everything in balance. Drink from 2026. *Editors' Choice* (RV) (3 2021) 94 points Decanter I presume Basile Tesseron is feeling pretty relieved that he decided not to continue with organics in February 2018, as the

All vineyard activities are carried out in as sustainable a way as possible

and a clean acidity that balances a delightfully weighty palate

the fruit was hand harvested in the early cold morning and gently whole cluster pressed

layered with hints of rich blackberry

Unctuous and well-textured in the mouth with a distinguished acidity

With terms like spatlese

scorched earth

Hints of orange peel at the end

intense purply hue

Pair with grilled steak

The wine rests on the lees for at least 24 months before disgorgement

high-toned botanical aromas