酒液呈深寶石紫，香氣濃郁但不厚重，黑莓與藍莓果香帶出花香與些許八角、甘草式香料調性。入口飽滿，酸度俐落帶動整體節奏，單寧細緻如絲，質地優雅且有礦物脈絡——礫石與石灰岩感明顯，尾韻帶一抹鐵質氣息。葡萄園位於高地與坡地，土壤以黏土—石灰混合為主，地下有豐富石灰岩基底；採收集中於九月中下旬，酒款於法國橡木桶陳年12–16個月（50%新桶），展現出橡木與果實間的良好平衡。這支酒既有當下的吸引力，也具備長期陳年的潛力，適合配紅肉或野味。
Deep garnet-purple in the glass, this Saint-Emilion opens with expressive black raspberry, fresh blackberry and wild blueberry framed by floral lift and anise-sassafras spice. Minerality—crushed stone and a subtle ferrous thread—runs through a full-bodied, energetic palate. Fine-grained, ripe tannins and lively acidity give the wine poise and drive; oak ageing adds smoky spice and structure while preserving primary fruit. From a recent six-hectare acquisition by Jacques Thienpont close to some of Saint-Emilion’s great sites, the vineyard sits on plateau and slopes of clay-limestone with a limestone-rich subsoil. Harvests took place in mid-late September and the wines were aged 12–16 months in French oak (50% new). Ageworthy and vibrant, this bottling balances power with finesse and rewards cellar time.
紫杉莊園（Chateau L'If）為 Jacques Thienpont 近年重新投入的產區計畫，酒園緊鄰區內名莊，承續家族與波爾多的淵源。現由 Cyrille Thienpont 管理，釀法注重摘採成熟度與保留產地特性，以法國橡木桶陳年塑造結構與風味平衡。
Chateau L'If is a recent focus for Jacques Thienpont, who purchased six hectares in Saint-Emilion close to renowned neighbours. The project reconnects with the Thienpont family’s long Bordeaux history. Management is overseen by Cyrille Thienpont; winemaking favors careful ripeness, classic élevage in French oak and attention to terroir expression.
