Monday, 24 February 2014

Lafon-Rochet's second wine

The second wine of Chateau Lafon-Rochet goes by two different names, Les Pellerins or La Chapelle, and I have encountered both versions here in Hong Kong. My last encounter was a promotion at some shop or another just before the Chinese New Year and I then tasted the 2007 vintage. This second wine is made from younger vines (between 10 and 30 years old) and is aged in barrels for only 15 months (since there was no mention of new barrels as there was for the grand vin, it can be assumed that old barrels were used). as for the 2007, it was ruby garnet with a slightly sweet fruity nose with hints of wood. The sweet fruit continued onto the palate, well supported by an acid backbone with a touch of tannins.

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