L’If, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, 2015, 6x75cl
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France
Blend: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc (some batches recorded closer to 70% Merlot / 30% Cabernet Franc)
Ageing: 12–16 months in French oak barrels (around 50% new oak)
Drinking Window: 2023 – 2038
CRITIC SCORES
James Suckling – 98 points
Antonio Galloni – 95 points
Wine Spectator – 93 points
TASTING NOTES
Aromatics featuring dark cherries, blackberry coulis, dried roses, cocoa powder, sweet tobacco, and subtle baking spice. Medium- to full-bodied with a rich, silky texture. Fine-grained tannins and a long, chalky mineral finish.
L’If, Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, 2015, 6x75cl
Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux, France
Blend: 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc (some batches recorded closer to 70% Merlot / 30% Cabernet Franc)
Ageing: 12–16 months in French oak barrels (around 50% new oak)
Drinking Window: 2023 – 2038
CRITIC SCORES
James Suckling – 98 points
Antonio Galloni – 95 points
Wine Spectator – 93 points
TASTING NOTES
Aromatics featuring dark cherries, blackberry coulis, dried roses, cocoa powder, sweet tobacco, and subtle baking spice. Medium- to full-bodied with a rich, silky texture. Fine-grained tannins and a long, chalky mineral finish.
