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L`If 2021
HED39111
75 cl
13.5%
£145.00
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This relatively new estate, owned by Jacques Thienpont (of Le Pin), was formerly known as Haut Plantey before his acquisition in 2010. The 2021 Château L`If exudes brightness, elegance, and intensity, captivating the senses with its pure fruitiness and limestone minerality. The precise and fresh nose reveals aromas of autumn fruit, liquorice, sweet berries, and spice. On the palate, the wine displays liveliness and charm, showcasing flavours of damson, cassis fruit, complemented by a well-structured vein of energetic tannins. A noteworthy aspect of the 2021 vintage is the blend, with Cabernet Franc making up 21% and Merlot comprising 79% of the composition.
96 Vinous
The 2021 L’If is a wine of power and reserve. It exudes notable density and richness, but in the more restrained style of the year. Black cherry, graphite, spice, leather, tobacco and chocolate fill out the layers effortlessly. The 2021 is a gorgeous wine, but it won't be ready to appreciate fully for a number of years. Even so, it was exquisite in two separate tastings.Antonio Galloni27th February 2024
16.5 Jancis Robinson
79% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc. Cask sample.Smoky, dark-fruit notes with a hint of morello cherry. Juicy, sweet and aromatic on the palate, the tannins fine. Tightens on the finish to give a bit of length. Shows dynamism. Promising. (JL)
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