L'If 2018

An Lager
CHF 245.00
exkl. MwSt
Format: 75 cl
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Holzkiste mit 6 Einheit(en)

Produkt
L'If ist ein sanfter und eleganter Rotwein, der in kleinen Mengen aus 14 erlesenen Parzellen im Osten von Saint-Émilion hergestellt wird. Die Vinifizierung findet in konischen Edelstahltanks statt und die 12- bis 16-monatige Reifung in Fässern erfolgt unter Verwendung von 50% neuem Holz. Château L'If ist ein Projekt von Jacques Thienpont, der auch Eigentümer von Le Pin ist.
Details:
Produzent: L'If
Region: Bordeaux
Appellation: Saint-Emilion
Jahrgang: 2018
Volumen (cl): 75
Farbe: Rot
Ratings

Wineadvocate

The 2018 L'If is blended of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc, to be aged 12-16 months in barriques, 50% new. The wine has a pH of 3.55 and 14.5% alcohol. Deep purple-black in color, it gives up a beautiful perfume of baked raspberries, mulberries and Black Forest cake with hints of fragrant soil, rose hip tea and dusty soil. Full-bodied, rich and jam-packed with generous red and black fruits framed by velvety tannins, it has wonderful savory chocolate and licorice accents and a long, spicy finish. - LP 04/2019

Vinous

The 2018 L'If is super-impressive, even if it comes across as a bit restrained today. Ultimately, that energy will serve it well. Dark and sensual, with striking aromatic presence and fabulous balance, the 2018 dazzles from start to finish. Dark cherry, plum, spice, new leather, menthol and mocha all build in the glass. The 2018 is bold, sumptuous and full of energy. I can't wait to see how it ages. What a wine. - AG 03/2021

Suckling

18 Jan, 2021 – Aromas of black cherries, blueberries, licorice, dried lavender, nutmeg and grated milk chocolate. Pure raspberries, walnut husks and crushed peppercorns as well. It’s full-bodied with firm, racy tannins that go on for minutes. So sleek and polished with a long finish. Really amazing and perhaps the best wine ever from here. Same ownership as the legendary Le Pin from Pomerol. Slightly more cabernet franc (30% instead of 20%) in the blend may have made the difference. The rest is merlot. Clearly the best wine ever from here, since the official first vintage 2011. Try from 2026.