Tasting Notes

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The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 10 Aug 22
The 2015 L'If is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc. Deep garnet colored, it springs from the glass with gorgeous notes of dried roses, Morello cherries, juicy blackberries, and fragrant soil, followed by hints of eucalyptus and cinnamon toast. Medium to full-bodied, the palate dances with bright, refreshing black and red fruits, supported by soft, ripe tannins, finishing on a persistent ferrous note.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2034
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Vinous Neal Martin - 01 Jul 19
The 2015 L'If, the sibling of Le Pin, of course, has a high-toned iodine-tinged bouquet with floral scents emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, gentle grip, nicely structured with an attractive cedar- and black-pepper-tinged finish that shows more weight and density than its peers. It is a little heady but it is still well crafted. Tasted blind at the Southwold 2015 Bordeaux tasting.
Drinking Date: 2020 - 2035
Saint-Emilion Fine Wine

Saint-Emilion

Saint-Émilion, a historic Bordeaux Right Bank appellation, is known for rich, robust red wines primarily from Merlot and Cabernet Franc. These wines feature deep colour, lush texture, and complex flavours of ripe plum, black cherry, blackberry, with hints of chocolate, licorice, and earth. They have smooth tannins and balanced acidity, making them both approachable and age-worthy. Top producers include Château Cheval Blanc, Château Ausone, Château Angélus, and Château Pavie, all renowned for their exceptional quality and diverse expressions of Saint-Émilion's bold character.