SAINT-ESTÈPHE
Château Lafon Rochet
Grand Cru Classé in 1855
Other wines from this estate
Les Pélerins de Lafon Rochet - Second vin
Appellation
Saint-Estèphe
Family of crus
Grand Cru Classé in 1855
Points remarquables
Easy access | Best of wine | Bio | Vineyard visits | Exceptionnal gardens | Modern cellars | Excellent scenic view | Label vignobles et découverte | HVE 3
Practical informations
05 56 59 32 06
Blanquet Ouest 33180 Saint-Estèphe
Open all year long, open every weekend by appointment, visits only by appointment. visites@lafon-rochet.com
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Informations
Driven by passion, expertise, and sharing, this family estate with its bright yellow château invites you to discover its history, terroir and wines. You can also taste Château Lilian Ladouys, the Lorenzetti family's first acquisition in the Médoc region.
Technical sheet
| Superficie (Ha) | 40 |
|---|---|
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon 55 % - Merlot 38 % - Petit Verdot 4 % - Cabernet Franc 3 % |
| Growing methods | In organic conversion, Biodynamic, Environmental Management System (SME from CIVB) |
| Average age of vines (years) | 30 |
| Soils | Garonne Gravels, Clayey subsoil |
| Average return (Hl/Ha) | 45 |
| Average of planting density (Vine plant/Ha) | 9000 |
| Vinification | Maceration at cold temperature, Malolactic fermentation in barrel, Vinification by separate parcels, Concrete tanks, Inox vats |
| Duration of breeding barrels (months) | 16 |
| Proportion of new barrels | 50% |
| Average production of the propriety (bottles) | 150 000 - 200 000 |