
Les Pelerins de Lafon Rochet 2019
The Wine
'The Chateau Lafon-Rochet "Les Pelerins" is a great success in the 2019 vintage, made with 57% merlot and 43% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Estate has made a huge commitment to organic methods and biodiversity in the vineyards and is in conversion to full organic certification.
91 Pts Greg Sherwood MW 'A blend of 57% Merlot and 43% Cabernet Sauvignon, the wine shows the exhilarating lifted aromatics of a rich, ripe, opulent vintage which of course 2019 was. The nose is loaded with exotic blueberry and black berry fruits nuances, freshly baked blueberry crumble, vanilla pod spice, graphite, cut cedar and hints of salted caramel. The texture is rich and intense but also crunchy and fresh with vibrant acids adding a notable linearity and tension to keep the ripe blueberry fruits in check. Deliciously accessible and balanced, this is an impressive red that shows massive drinkability as any second wine should. Classic Claret with an exotic twist. Drink now and over the next 8 to 10+ years.'
The Details
Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Country - France
Region - Bordeaux
Sub Region - Saint Estephe
Extra - Cork
Year - 2019
Volume - 750ml
About the Wine Maker 
Planted to 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 4% Cabernet Franc on clay-gravel soils, the vineyards are perfectly sited in the south of the commune opposite prestigious neighbours Chateau Lafite-Rothschild and Cos d’Estournel.