Chateau L'if 2012
€ 192,39 (in Vat)
Classification | Cru Classe |
Type | Red |
Brand | Chateau L'if |
Vintage | 2012 |
Country | France |
Region | Bordeaux, St. Emilion |
Grape | Bordeaux Blend, Cabernet Franc, Merlot |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | -2024 |
Stock | 16 |
Professional reviews
BOW (8)
Parker (91)
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.
Winespectator / James Suckling (92)
Delivers a gorgeous array of violet, plum sauce, melted black licorice and steeped blackberry fruit, lined with subtle ganache and fruitcake notes. Long and fleshy through the finish, with a lovely graphite accent carrying all the components. Very pure, with a lovely mouthfeel.