2000 Chateau Lafon-Rochet, Saint-Estephe, France

Winemaker Notes
A particularly successful vintage that offers a complex nose which, although still quite estrained, has clear potential. In the mouth, the wine is superbly balanced, silky and warm, with a lingering, elegant finish. Both modern and classic, the 2000 vintage perfectly represents the essence of Lafon-Rochet.

Blend: 57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc

Press
Rated 91 Points Wine Spectator
Concentrated wine. Intense aromas of grilled meat, spice and plum skin. Full-bodied, with big silky tannins and lots of fruit. Long and chewy.

Rated 90 Points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
One of the better wines (and also reasonably priced) to emerge from this property over recent years, this dense ruby/purple-colored wine shows a complex nose of earth, underbrush, creosote, creme de cassis, and dried herbs. Sporting a new yellow/orange label that matches the dramatic paint job on the chateau itself, the wine has a deep ruby/purple color, medium to full body, fine ripeness as well as purity, and moderate tannin in the finish.