Light pepper and bay leaf accents lead the way, followed by ripe plum and blackberry compote flavors. Juicy and open in feel up front, but acquires a nice tug of earth through the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now.

— 90-93 Points Wine Spectator, Web 2019

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Lafon-Rochet is scented of cassis, blackberries, herbs and soil with tar and underbrush. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is firm and grainy with herb sparks and an earthy finish.

— 90-92 PointsWine Advocate, April 2019