2022 L'If, Saint-Emilion 1x75cl

2022 L'If, Saint-Emilion 1x75cl

$255.00
$193.00 Excl. GST
$267.05
$210.37 Incl. GST
IN BOND
RETAIL
COUNTRY
France
REGION
Bordeaux
VINTAGE
2022
PRODUCER
L'If
WINE TYPE
Red
AVAILABILITY
6, Future Arrival, Duty Paid

Producer Profile

Area under vines: 6 hectares
Soils: clay and limestone
Average age of the vines: 25 years
Production: 1650 cases a year
Ageing: in 100% new oak for 9 months

Grape varieties:

  • Merlot 60%
  • Cabernet Franc 20%
  • Cabernet Sauvignon 10%

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Tasting Notes

Vinous 94

The 2022 L’If, bottled last June, has a delectable, finely tuned nose with a touch of blackberry, light estuarine scents (as observed in barrel) and a pastille-like purity that is very endearing and nuanced. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, wonderful sapidity and just the right amount of weight. The 20% Cabernet Franc lends a slight pepperiness with gentle grip and a long tail. Fresh from start to finish, this is a Saint-Emilion to savor for the next 15 to 20 years. This is superb. [Neal Martin, 01/02/2025]

Anticipated maturity: 2030-2055

JancisRobinson.com 16.5

The Thienponts of Le Pin s newish acquisition next to Troplong Mondot on clay limestone. After careful soil mapping, half of the estate was replanted with, for example, Cabernet Franc on the limestone. Since 2021 all of the estate is now producing. So there is currently a high proportion of young vines, but apparently they withstood 2022 drought well. What didn t go into the grand vin goes into Collines de l If. Cyril Thienpont, son of Nicolas, is in charge. 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. 50% new barrels.Fragrant and sappy. Fresh and lively. Rich and racy. Clean and lightly sandy tannins on the end. Not the longest but very nice and surely the best vintage yet of this wine. Lots of lifted, limestone minerality. (JR) [25/04/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2027-2037

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