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Tasting notes
Score 87/100 · Drink 1990-2010, Robert Parker, Jan 1998

The 1988 has medium body, good ripe fruit, and commendable harmony. Surprisingly concentrated for the vintage, this excellent dark ruby-colored wine should age nicely for 5-15 years. Anticipated maturity: Now-2010. Last tasted, 11/90.

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87
87/100

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87
87/100

Robert Parker

87
87/100

Robert Parker

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87 points
Robert Parker
Score 87/100 · Robert Parker

The 1988 has medium body, good ripe fruit, and commendable harmony. Surprisingly concentrated for the vintage, this excellent dark ruby-colored wine should age nicely for 5-15 years. Anticipated maturity: Now-2010. Last tasted, 11/90. Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Château Lafon Rochet
Lafon Rochet

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.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13%

Classification

Quatrième Grand Cru Classé

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