Where does the name Lafon-Rochet come from?

The estate, originally called Domaine de Rochet, took its current name around 1680 after Antoinette de Guillemotes married Étienne de Lafon.

Who rebuilt the château?

Guy Tesseron undertook the reconstruction of the building, then in ruins, starting in 1960.

How long does a visit take?

About one hour is enough to see the estate.

Is the château a classified growth?

Yes, it was ranked fourth growth in the 1855 classification.

Who owns the château today?

Since 2021 the estate has belonged to Vignobles Cruse-Lorenzetti, formed through the partnership between the Lorenzetti family and Emmanuel Cruse.

Château Lafon-Rochet

Lafon-Rochet Castle

Saint-Estèphe

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Visit duration: 60 min
Where: Saint-Estèphe

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Château Lafon-Rochet stands in Saint-Estèphe (Gironde), in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. Its opening hours and prices have not been verified at the source yet.

Château Lafon-Rochet is a wine estate in Saint-Estèphe, in the Gironde, ranked fourth growth in the 1855 classification. The building seen today, easily recognised by its yellow façade, was rebuilt in the 1960s after standing in ruins for decades. The visit, lasting around an hour, takes in the vineyard and the grounds surrounding the house in the heart of the Médoc.

What to know

The visit of the estate lasts about one hour.
The château is located in Saint-Estèphe, Gironde, along the D2 road that runs through the classified growths of the Médoc.
The current building was rebuilt in the 1960s, after the earlier structure had fallen into ruin.
The estate has held fourth growth status since the 1855 classification.
Since 2021 the property has belonged to Vignobles Cruse-Lorenzetti.

Practical information

Opening hours

Mai à fin Octobre: du lundi au samedi de 9h00 à 18h00
Novembre à fin Avril: du lundi au vendredi de 9h00 à 18h00

Visit duration: 60 min
Wheelchair access: Not verified
Dogs: Not verified
Parking: Not verified

Where this château is

Saint-Estèphe · Gironde · Nouvelle-Aquitaine

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Address

Route de Bordeaux, Saint-Estèphe

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Château phone number

+33 5 56 59 32 06

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Heritage status: Protection status unknown

Frequently asked

Where does the name Lafon-Rochet come from?: The estate, originally called Domaine de Rochet, took its current name around 1680 after Antoinette de Guillemotes married Étienne de Lafon.
Who rebuilt the château?: Guy Tesseron undertook the reconstruction of the building, then in ruins, starting in 1960.
How long does a visit take?: About one hour is enough to see the estate.
Is the château a classified growth?: Yes, it was ranked fourth growth in the 1855 classification.
Who owns the château today?: Since 2021 the estate has belonged to Vignobles Cruse-Lorenzetti, formed through the partnership between the Lorenzetti family and Emmanuel Cruse.