Tasting Notes

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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 01 Mar 20
The 2017 L'If is fabulous. Rich and dense in the glass, the 2017 possesses off-the-charts intensity and vertical explosiveness. Black cherry, chocolate, licorice, smoke and dried flowers infuse the 2017 with tremendous complexity as well as nuance. The tannins are pretty much buried by the sheer depth of the fruit, while bright floral and spice notes punctuate the super-expressive finish.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2047
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The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 10 Aug 22
Composed of 91% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc, the 2017 L'If is deep garnet-black. It sashays out of the glass with gregarious notes of black raspberries, redcurrant jelly, plum preserves, and clove oil, plus hints of potpourri, star anise, and underbrush. The medium-bodied palate is coated with elegantly styled, fragrant red and black berry flavors, framed by plush tannins and fantastic tension, finishing long and minerally.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2037
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.