Les Pelerins de Lafon-Rochet, Saint-Estephe, France 2015 Chateau Croizet-Bages This was the first vintage

This was the first vintage that technical director Pierre-Olivier Clouet started to exclusively use 500-liter barrels for Quinault l'Enclos

while it remains fresh and lively with well integrated oak

firm tannins and a lovely finish

resonant Champagne that delivers the goods

Lots of autumn rain allowed for good noble rot development but less shrivelled berries

Les Pelerins de Lafon-Rochet, Saint-Estephe, France 2015 Chateau Croizet-Bages This was the first vintageThe medium garnet purple colored 2015 Lafon Rochet is reduced on the nose to begin, with tar and earth aromas over black fruits and herbs. The medium bodied palate is vibrant and refreshing with firm, grainy tannins. 91 Pts Wine Advocate