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Tasting notes

Tasting notes
Score 17/20 · Drink 2017-2025, Jancis Robinson MW, Apr 2012

This is the first vintage of Jacques Thienpont's new wine, over the border in St-Émilion. Eight hectares of 30-year-old vines, harvested three weeks later than at Le Pin. 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. Spicy, ripe and plummy on the nose. Something a little bready? Overall fragrant and lively. Dry, firm but seemingly gentle tannins. (JH)

Critic scores

Critic scores
17
17/20

Jancis Robinson MW

About the producer

Château L'if
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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