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Château L'If

Château L'If

A new icon in Saint-Émilion
Château L'If
75 cl.
2022
75 cl.
2021
94 Parker
94 Decanter
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Details
13.50%
Alcohol 13.50%
Bordeaux
Production area Bordeaux
AOC Saint-Émilion
Designation of Origin AOC Saint-Émilion
Château L'If
Winery Château L'If
Contains sulphites
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
Varieties 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon
16.0
Service 16.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Tasting notes Château L'If 2022

Red wine Aged in wood Respectful agriculture. 12 meses en barricas de roble.

Château L'If 2022 unveils a spectrum of aromas where sweet raspberries and juicy cherries take centre stage, complemented by subtle hints of spices and a touch of bay leaf that invite a leisurely exploration. This red wine boasts a fleshy and refined texture, courtesy of its medium to full body. Its structure is bolstered by lively acidity and fine tannins, imparting a vibrant and well-defined character. Comprising 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, it stands out for its smoothness, a rarity in a vintage renowned for its more structured nature. Undoubtedly, a wine that shines for its balance and elegance.

Style Château L'If
Fruity
Spicy
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Pairing
Charcuterie, Cured cheeses, Red meat, Game

About Château L'If

There exist realms where icons seem inevitable. Music, cinema, painting... domains where certain figures inevitably occupy that symbolic space we all recognise, even if we cannot always articulate why.

And in the world of wine, it is precisely the same. Sometimes they are the names of wineries. Sometimes families. Sometimes projects that have silently redefined our understanding of excellence. One such example is the universe surrounding Jacques Thienpont.

Domaine Jacques Thienpont is a viticultural group based in Bordeaux that requires little introduction within the realm of high-end wines. Founded and led by the Belgian oenologist Jacques Thienpont, his name has become synonymous with precision, sensitivity, and a very clear vision of what it means to produce wine seriously.

Within his universe, there are names that function almost as cult pieces. One of them is Château Le Pin, in Pomerol. A wine that has become one of the great contemporary icons of Bordeaux, with its name Le Pin deriving its identity from the solitary pine tree in the Pomerol vineyard.

The other is Château L’If, also on the right bank. A more recent endeavour, yet with the same underlying philosophy. L’If—which translates to "yew"—continues this play of natural, almost symbolic references, where trees are not merely part of the landscape but are integral to identity.

The vineyard of L’If, in Saint-Émilion, consists of 14 distinct plots where biodiversity is encouraged, including the introduction of varied plant cover. The aim is not to intervene more, but to intervene better. The result is a more balanced, vibrant vineyard with a greater capacity for expression.

In the winery, the approach follows the same philosophy. Fermentation is conducted in conical stainless steel tanks with temperature control, seeking precision in each extraction. Malolactic fermentation occurs 50% in new French oak barrels. Subsequently, the wine matures for 12 to 16 months in barrels.

Château L’If is a wine that has already earned its rightful place on the map of great contemporary Saint-Émilion wines. Because ultimately, in wine, what truly matters is not just to stand out, but to become a benchmark, a unique language, an icon.

 

2022

Château L'If 2022 unveils a spectrum of aromas where sweet raspberries and juicy cherries take centre stage, complemented by subtle hints of spices and a touch of bay leaf that invite a leisurely exploration. This red wine boasts a fleshy and refined texture, courtesy of its medium to full body. Its structure is bolstered by lively acidity and fine tannins, imparting a vibrant and well-defined character. Comprising 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc, it stands out for its smoothness, a rarity in a vintage renowned for its more structured nature. Undoubtedly, a wine that shines for its balance and elegance.
2022
94 Parker
2021
92 Parker
94 Suckling

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€202.10 VAT inc.

  • We send it to Portugal with CTT Express to your home
  • The shipment for 12 bottles is €8.50 with CTT Express.
  • For orders over €150 shipping is free with CTT Express.