Chateau Lafon-Rochet, Saint-Estephe, 2000
Château Lafon-Rochet is an 1855 Fourth Growth (Quatrième Cru Classé) in Saint-Estèphe—one of only five classified growths in the appellation. Origins date to the 16th century; renamed "Lafon-Rochet" in 1650 following the marriage of Antoinette de Guillemotes to Etienne de Lafon. The Tesseron family (Cognac producers) acquired it in the 1960s and undertook major restorations. Guy Tesseron built a new château—the only 1855 Classified Growth with a château constructed in the 20th century. The estate farms 41-45 hectares with some plots over 80 years old. The 2000 vintage: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, aged 16-18 months in 50% new French oak.
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Château Lafon-Rochet is an 1855 Fourth Growth (Quatrième Cru Classé) in Saint-Estèphe—one of only five classified growths in the appellation. Origins date to the 16th century; renamed "Lafon-Rochet" in 1650 following the marriage of Antoinette de Guillemotes to Etienne de Lafon. The Tesseron family (Cognac producers) acquired it in the 1960s and undertook major restorations. Guy Tesseron built a new château—the only 1855 Classified Growth with a château constructed in the 20th century. The estate farms 41-45 hectares with some plots over 80 years old. The 2000 vintage: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, aged 16-18 months in 50% new French oak.
