This is very intense and mineral on the palate with so much salt and white pepper character. Full and powerful. A great and structured L’If.
The 2015 L'If is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc this year and it was matured in around 50% new oak. It has a very ravishing and opulent bouquet with macerated small red cherries, blueberry and a hint of powdered chocolate, probably from the new oak, and that seems to quickly dissipate. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, a pinch of white pepper, nicely structured and showing great style on the finish. "That's bloody good," commented Fiona Morrison behind me, and I would not disagree. In fact, over five to ten minutes, this Saint Emilion gained precision and harmony. This is a strong follow-up to the 2014, although let's wait until bottling to see if it is better.
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2033
Review Date: 28th September 2017
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- Year 2015
- Colour Red
- Country France
- Region Bordeaux
- Sub Region Saint-Emilion
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- Pack Size 6x75cl
- Drinking Window 2021 - 2033
- Drinking Recommendation Drinking Now, will improve
- LWIN 119199220150600750
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98 James Suckling
This is very intense and mineral on the palate with so much salt and white pepper character. Full and powerful. A great and structured L’If.
92 Wine AdvocateThe 2015 L'If is a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc this year and it was matured in around 50% new oak. It has a very ravishing and opulent bouquet with macerated small red cherries, blueberry and a hint of powdered chocolate, probably from the new oak, and that seems to quickly dissipate. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity, a pinch of white pepper, nicely structured and showing great style on the finish. "That's bloody good," commented Fiona Morrison behind me, and I would not disagree. In fact, over five to ten minutes, this Saint Emilion gained precision and harmony. This is a strong follow-up to the 2014, although let's wait until bottling to see if it is better.
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2033
Review Date: 28th September 2017
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