Château L'If 2018, 75cl

Château L’If 2018 ist ein eleganter Saint-Émilion Grand Cru aus einem herausragenden Bordeaux-Jahrgang. In der Nase zeigt er Aromen von reifen dunklen Beeren, Pflaumen und feinen Gewuerznoten. Am Gaumen ist er dicht, praezise und ausgewogen mit seidigen Tanninen und einem langen, frischen Abgang.

97 Punkte – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

98 Punkte – James Suckling

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.