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 %: 14%
- Decant Time: 2 hours
- Taste: Savory, Elegant, Silky, Refined, Fresh herbs, Flowers, Thyme, Truffles, Dark red berries, Black cherry, Red cherry, White cherry
- Food Matching: Roasted lamb, Grilled steak, Mushroom risotto, Aged cheeses
- Grape Variety:
Merlot
,
Cabernet Franc
,
Tasting note
2012年的紫杉莊園聖艾美倫展現了釀酒藝術的精髓，酒體呈深紅寶石色，經過醒酒後，複雜的香氣逐漸展開。這款葡萄酒兼具優雅與結構，口感絲滑細膩，果味純淨。新鮮草本、花香、百里香、松露以及各種深紅色漿果的香氣引領至誘人的尾韻，層次分明的黑櫻桃、紅櫻桃和白櫻桃交織其中。餘韻悠長，這款酒更注重精緻而非力量，反映出雅克·提恩彭特精心管理的成果。經過深思熟慮的醒酒後，這款佳釀將展現出更美好的風味。
The 2012 L'If from Saint-Emilion is a testament to the art of winemaking, showcasing a deep ruby hue and a complex bouquet that unfurls with air. This wine is a harmonious blend of elegance and structure, offering a silky and refined palate with a pure expression of fruit. Notes of fresh herbs, flowers, thyme, truffles, and an array of dark red berries lead to a seductive finish with layers of black, red, and white cherries. With good length and a focus on finesse over force, this vintage reflects the meticulous care of Jacques Thienpont's stewardship. It is a wine that promises to evolve beautifully, best enjoyed after a thoughtful decanting.
