Description
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. Tasted January 2016.
- Alcohol %: 13.5%
- Decant Time: 1 hour
- Taste: Licorice, Black cherry, Earthy, Kirsch, Fresh
- Food Matching: Roasted lamb, Grilled steak, Mushroom risotto, Aged cheeses
- Grape Variety:
Merlot
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Cabernet Franc
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Tasting note
2013年的紫杉莊園來自聖艾美倫，是波爾多經典風格的典範，帶有一絲高雅的風味。這款由Jacques Thienpont釀製的葡萄酒，來自於鄰近著名的Troplong Mondot和Château Valandraud的葡萄園。中等酒體，口感柔和且易於親近，展現出甘草、黑櫻桃和泥土的迷人香氣。口感上，甜美成熟的櫻桃酒味與始終如一的新鮮感相得益彰。經過12至16個月在新桶和二次使用桶中的陳釀，這款酒是梅洛和品麗珠的和諧混釀，展現了其8公頃莊園中的黏土和石灰質黏土風土。
The 2013 L'If from Saint-Emilion is a testament to the classic Bordeaux style, offering a savory profile with a touch of class. This wine, crafted by Jacques Thienpont, hails from a vineyard near the esteemed Troplong Mondot and Château Valandraud. With a medium body and soft, approachable character, it reveals a delightful array of licorice, black cherry, and earthy notes. The palate is graced with sweet, ripe kirsch and a persistent freshness throughout. Matured for 12 to 16 months in a mix of new and second-fill barrels, this wine is a harmonious blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, showcasing the clay and limestone-clay terroir of its 8-hectare estate.
