Chateau L'if 2012

Classificatie	Cru Classe
Wijnsoort	Rood
Producent	Chateau L'if
Jaar	2012
Land	Frankrijk
Streek	Bordeaux, St. Emilion
Druif	Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Bordeaux Blend
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	-2024
Voorraad	27

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (91)

Tasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux tasting. The 2012 Château L'If from Jacques Thienpont and Fiona Morrison has a broody, introspective bouquet that needs encouragement from the glass. Although it is tightly coiled, it feels well defined and the oak is nicely embedded into the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy dark plum and blackberry fruit laced with graphite and tobacco. Masculine compared to its peers, this is another wine that will require long-term ageing. There is a lot to admire considering that the couple had only recently taken over the running of the property.

James Suckling (92)

Delivers a gorgeous array of violet, plum sauce, melted black licorice and steeped blackberry fruit, lined with subtle ganache and fruitcake notes. Long and fleshy through the finish, with a lovely graphite accent carrying all the components. Very pure, with a lovely mouthfeel.

BOW (8)

Jancis Robinson (16.50)

asted blind. Dark crimson. Heady black-cherry aromas. Very sweet start and lots of green acidity. Promising but the elements are not nearly knit.