Chateau Lafon Rochet in St. Estephe dates back to the middle of the 17th century. The estate was founded In 1650, when Antoinette de Guillemotte, brought the land of Rochette as her dowry to her husband, Pierre de Lafon. Pierre de Lafon was well-known in the region as he was a member of the Bordeaux Parliament. Shortly after they were married, following the custom of the day, taking the family name the property was renamed, Chateau Lafon Rochet and a new estate was born.