18
WEINWISSER: 18 RENÈ GABRIEL´S BX TOTAL: "Tiefes, verschlossenes, dunkles Bouquet, Dörrpflaumen, Tabak, Trüffel, Rauch. Dichter, maskuliner, aromatischer Gaumen mit viel gutem Tannin, kräftiger Aromatik, klassischer Struktur, guter Frucht, langer, dichter Abgang mit kräftigen Rückaromen. 18/20 2018 - 2035"
91
THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: 91 THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Smoke, licorice, jammy blackberry, espresso and earthy notes create the perfume. On the palate, the blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot offers true depth of flavors, a lot of tannin, acidity, sweet and tart fruits and the structure to age."
91
WINE SPECTATOR: "Features a dark currant and blackberry coulis core, surrounded by charcoal, singed savory and light coffee notes. The solid, firm, taut finish should let this linger in the cellar for a decade. Best from 2014 through 2024. 10,000 cases made."
90+
THE WINE ADVOCATE: "I had some bottle variation with this blend of 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The 2010 from Lafon Rochet seemed slightly restrained and closed down on the three occasions I tasted it in Bordeaux. Dense black/ruby, it displays sweet tannin, excellent purity, fresh fruit and a very primary, almost grapy style with lots of fruit, but at the same time, a somewhat monolithic character. It should turn out fine, but it certainly needs a good 7-8 years of cellaring and should drink well for up to two decades."