L`If 2016

L`If 2016

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  • Robert Parker rating 94
  • Vinous rating 94
L`If 2016
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HED58859

75 cl

14.5%
£160.00
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L’If – the French word for a Yew tree – was known as Château Haut Plantey before Belgian winemaker Jacques Thienpont purchased it in 2010. The property consists of 8 hectares of which 5 are situated next to Château Troplong Mondot. The 2016 vintage is 100% Merlot, matured in 50% new oak. It is a concentrated and generous wine, offering notes of blackcurrants, cherries and cassis, ending on a savoury aftertaste. Only 6,000 bottles were produced.
94 Vinous
The 2016 L’If offers blackberry, cedar and mint aromas on a nose that needs time to coalesce, but eventually reveals harmony and focus. The new oak is very well assimilated. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, and pliant in the mouth, delivering gentle grip toward the creamy-textured finish. This is an extremely impressive wine from l’équipe Le Pin. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting.Neal Martin1st August 2020

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