2016 Chateau L'If

紫杉莊園 2016 是來自聖艾美濃的精緻佳釀，展現出深邃的寶石紅色澤，散發著熟透的李子、櫻桃和深色莓果的香氣，伴隨著薄荷、鼠尾草和一絲鹹礦物的氣息。入口後，酒體飽滿但不失細膩，酸度清新，單寧柔和，餘韻悠長而豐富。此酒在橡木桶中熟成12至16個月（50%新桶），充分展現了黏土與石灰岩土壤的卓越風土。無論搭配牛肉、鹿肉或羊肉料理，都是一款值得細細品味或長期珍藏的佳釀。

Château l'If 2016 is a masterpiece from Saint-Emilion, crafted with precision and elegance. This wine boasts a deep ruby hue and a bouquet of ripe plum, cherry, and dark berries, complemented by hints of mint, sage, and a touch of salty minerality. On the palate, it is full-bodied yet refined, with a harmonious balance of freshness, integrated tannins, and a long, opulent finish. Aged for 12 to 16 months in barrels (50% new oak), this wine reflects the exceptional terroir of clay and limestone soils. Perfect for pairing with beef, venison, or lamb dishes, it is a wine to savor now or cellar for years to come.

Specification

• Alcohol %: 13.5 - 14.5%
• Decant Time: 60 minutes
• Taste: plum, cherry, sour cherry, dark berries, blackberry, orange zest, spices, pepper, aniseed, mint, sage, salty minerality
• Food Matching: Beef, Venison, Lamb kreatopita, Steak and kidney pie, Holstein dairy T-bone, Argentine flank steak
• Grape Variety: Merlot : 100%, Cabernet Franc ,

Winery

紫杉莊園是位於聖艾美濃的一家精品酒莊，由著名釀酒師雅克·蒂安龐特擁有，他同時也是波美侯 Le Pin 的創始人之一。酒莊佔地8公頃，土壤以黏土和石灰岩為主，釀造出優雅且富有表現力的葡萄酒。蒂安龐特家族在波爾多的釀酒歷史可追溯至20世紀初。

Château l'If is a boutique winery in Saint-Emilion, owned by Jacques Thienpont, who is also renowned for his work at Le Pin in Pomerol. The estate spans 8 hectares of clay and limestone soils, producing wines that are both elegant and expressive. The Thienpont family has a rich history in Bordeaux winemaking, dating back to the early 20th century.