L'If other_regions the 2004 is virile

the 2004 is virile

seamless and impressively long

even tannins and lingering florality

21 ha parcel raised in 80% new wood)

It is another stunning wine from San Giusto a Rentennano

L'If other_regions the 2004 is virileTasted blind at the Southwold Bordeaux tasting. The 2012 Chteau 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