Chateau Lafon-Rochet, Saint Estephe, 2019 SPIRCT061324 and depth without heaviness—a tricky

and depth without heaviness—a tricky balance that makes it way more versatile than it looks

offering pure chalk-driven precision from one of the Côte des Blancs' greatest villages

growers since 1799

that duality is on full display

The Spiegel vineyard holds Austria's prestigious Erste Lage (First Growth) classification

Chateau Lafon-Rochet, Saint Estephe, 2019 SPIRCT061324 and depth without heaviness—a trickyFourth Growth Saint Estphe with a 375 year history. Founded 1650 when Antoinette de Guillemotte brought the land of "Rochette" as dowry to Pierre de Lafon. Survived the French Revolution intact. September 2021: acquired by Jacky Lorenzetti (founder of Foncia Group). 41 45 hectares across a single block vineyard spanning two distinct hillsidesgravel for drainage, clay for water retention. 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot. Oldest Merlot vines planted