The 2021 Lafon-Rochet offers up aromas of cassis, licorice and pencil shavings, followed by a medium-bodied, supple and charming palate that's seamless and harmonious, framed by soft, powdery tannins, concluding with a minty finish.

The last vintage produced under the Tesseron family, the 2021 Lafon-Rochet exhibits aromas of dark berries, plums, licorice and spices, followed by a medium-bodied, lively and succulent palate that's fleshy and layered, framed by powdery tannins. A charming, supple effort, it will drink well on release. Recently acquired by the Cruse and Lorenzetti families, the 2021 vintage of Lafon-Rochet was vinified by the Tesseron family but blended by the new technical team under Christophe Cong?. Some changes are afoot, but what will continue is a commitment to better farming, with organic conversion launched in 2021 and due for certification in 2023. For now, these 2021s represent the end of Lafon-Rochet's last chapter rather than the beginning of a new one.