1970 Lafon Rochet
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This is a chunky, muscular, big wine that has never developed a harmonious character. It appears the tannin will not become fully integrated. Secondly, the wine is deficient in complexity. Nevertheless, this is a full-bodied, flavorful, admirably concentrated, burly wine with an impressive saturated dark ruby color with a hint of amber at the edge. This leathery, tannic 1970 reveals a taste of concentrated, roasted meat and beef blood. There is no rush to drink it, but I do not anticipate much improvement in this wine.
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This is a chunky, muscular, big wine that has never developed a harmonious character. It appears the tannin will not become fully integrated. Secondly, the wine is deficient in complexity. Nevertheless, this is a full-bodied, flavorful, admirably concentrated, burly wine with an impressive saturated dark ruby color with a hint of amber at the edge. This leathery, tannic 1970 reveals a taste of concentrated, roasted meat and beef blood. There is no rush to drink it, but I do not anticipate much improvement in this wine. Jun 1996, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Instantly recognisable for its sunshine-yellow château and labels, Ch. Lafon-Rochet is a Fourth Growth Saint-Estèphe estate renowned for its age-worthy wines. Quality at the property has increased significantly over the last two decades and, with new owners from 2021, this will only continue.