Lafon Rochet

Lafon Rochet2014 was one of those vintages when it was impossible not to sit up and take notice of what was happening at Lafon Rochet. It's a totally brilliant wine bristling with energy, showing rich black fruits, cassis, liquorice and dark chocolate, all bound in a silky texture. It's still very young and tight, but manages to deliver and then some. In 2014 the vineyard was biodynamic across 10ha of the 40ha. 50% new oak. 3. 8pH.

flowers and wet earth open up the nose

It's attractive

tannic and structured

powerful finish

Sexy mineral- and spice-laced black raspberry

The fruit still shows plenty of intensity and the tannins have softened

flinty touches to the nose - it’s still extremely young - with green and red apple notes and some clear slate and wet stone minerality

This is evolving glacially and certainly much slower than I originally foresaw but it should be a stunner of a Clos de Vougeot when it finally reaches its peak

This austere

it reveals scents of bell pepper

very elegant in style with a precise

intriguing and enticing notes of liquid peony and lily enter the picture mid-palate after the wine takes on air