2021 Château l'If Saint-Émilion
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| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | |
| Appellation | |
| Winery | Chateau l'If |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2027 - 2052 |
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The 2021 Château L'If is a refined and expressive wine from Saint-Émilion, owned by Jacques Thienpont, known for Château Le Pin in Pomerol, among others. Since purchasing the estate in 2010, Thienpont has completely redeveloped the estate, resulting in a wine that reflects the unique terroir of the region.
The vineyard covers approximately eight hectares and is located on the chalky plateau of Saint-Émilion. The 2021 vintage is composed of 79% Merlot and 21% Cabernet Franc, which is a higher proportion of Cabernet Franc than in previous years. The grapes were harvested between October 2 and 16, with a yield of 35 hectoliters per hectare. After the harvest, the wine was aged for 16 months in French oak barrels, 50% of which were new wood.
The 2021 vintage is characterized by a deep ruby red color and a complex bouquet of ripe blackberries, plums, roses, star anise and a hint of smoked meat. On the palate the wine is medium to full-bodied, with a lively energy, fine tannins and a long, aromatic finish. The influence of the chalky terroir is clearly noticeable, which contributes to the freshness and structure of the wine.
Given the structure and complexity of the 2021 Château L'If, it is recommended to keep the wine until at least 2026, with an optimal drinking window until 2050.
For lovers of top wines from Saint-Émilion, the 2021 Château L'If offers an excellent opportunity to experience a wine that will maintain and develop its quality both now and in the future.
FACT: In the tab 'Attachments' you will find the official fact sheet of this beautiful wine. We will automatically send you this when you order this wine. The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.
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| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Emilion |
| Icons | Icon France |
| Winery | Chateau l'If |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Drinking as of | 2027 |
| Drinking till | 2052 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 94 |
| James Suckling rating | 96 |
| Vinous rating | 96 |
| Tasting Profiles | Aards, Complex, Donker fruit, Droog, Fruitig, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Mineraal, Rijk, Rond, Rood fruit, Soepel, Steenfruit, Tannines, Vol |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Borrelen, Cadeau!, Iets te vieren, Indruk maken, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag |
| Sommy Pairing Beschrijving | De 2021 Château L’If uit Saint-Émilion toont een diepe robijnkleur en ruikt naar rijpe bramen en pruimen met bloemige tonen van rozen, kruidige accenten van steranijs en een subtiel vleugje gerookt vlees, terwijl het medium tot vol-bodied palate wordt gedragen door levendige frisheid, fijne tannines en een lange, aromatische afdronk. Deze combinatie van rijp fruit, elegante tannines en kalkrijke structuur maakt de wijn bijzonder geschikt bij rundvlees, lam, charcuterie, stoofschotels en barbecue omdat de tannines en zuurgraad goed verzachten bij vet en eiwit en de gerookte en kruidige nuances de smaken van gegrild en gerijpt vlees versterken. Kies voor geroosterd of langzaam gegaard rundvlees, gegrilde lamskoteletjes met rozemarijn, smaakvolle charcuterie met rijpe kazen, langzaam gestoofde vleesgerechten of een gematigd gerookte barbecue met een kruidige saus om het beste uit deze wijn te halen. |
Parker
A blend of 79% Merlot and 21% Cabernet Franc, the 2021 L'If shows considerable potential, and if it evolves as well as I suspect it will during élevage, it may make my score seem conservative. Offering up aromas of dark berries and plums mingled with loamy soil, black truffles and sweet forest floor, it's medium to full-bodied, layered and seamless, with velvety tannins and a bright spine of acidity, concluding with a long, saline finish.
The core of L'If, amounting to some five hectares, is located around the château itself, just below Troplong-Mondot, complemented by two hectares near Lassegue and another hectare in cooler Saint-Étienne-de-Lisse. Out of this eight-hectare patchwork, four have been replanted in the last decade, with superior vine genetics and at higher densities. Today, soil studies inform a precise assemblage, focusing on the best clays, and L'If is really developing a strong identity. Tasting through all the vintages produced to date with Cyrille Thienpont, who oversees this project, he described the 2012 blend as "beginner's luck," foreshadowing what was achieved in 2015, and from 2017 on. Fleshy, enveloping and refined, with plenty of perfume and texture, the estate's style is becoming very compelling, and it is front-and-center in the 2021 vintage.
Published: Apr 29, 2022
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Vinous
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2031 - 2061
From: 2021 Bordeaux: L’Enfant Terrible (Feb 2024)
The 2021 L’If is a wine of power and reserve. It exudes notable density and richness, but in the more restrained style of the year. Black cherry, graphite, spice, leather, tobacco and chocolate fill out the layers effortlessly. The 2021 is a gorgeous wine, but it won't be ready to appreciate fully for a number of years. Even so, it was exquisite in two separate tastings.
- By Antonio Galloni on December 2023
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De 2021 Château L’If uit Saint-Émilion toont een diepe robijnkleur en ruikt naar rijpe bramen en pruimen met bloemige tonen van rozen, kruidige accenten van steranijs en een subtiel vleugje gerookt vlees, terwijl het medium tot vol-bodied palate wordt gedragen door levendige frisheid, fijne tannines en een lange, aromatische afdronk. Deze combinatie van rijp fruit, elegante tannines en kalkrijke structuur maakt de wijn bijzonder geschikt bij rundvlees, lam, charcuterie, stoofschotels en barbecue omdat de tannines en zuurgraad goed verzachten bij vet en eiwit en de gerookte en kruidige nuances de smaken van gegrild en gerijpt vlees versterken. Kies voor geroosterd of langzaam gegaard rundvlees, gegrilde lamskoteletjes met rozemarijn, smaakvolle charcuterie met rijpe kazen, langzaam gestoofde vleesgerechten of een gematigd gerookte barbecue met een kruidige saus om het beste uit deze wijn te halen.
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