Vintage Description Pack Size Case Duty Stock Price
Vintage 2017 L'If, Saint-Emilion Pack Size 6 x 75cl Case OWC Duty IB Stock 2 Price £340.00 £359.98 £431.98
Vintage 2017 L'If, Saint-Emilion Pack Size 6 x 75cl Case OWC Duty IB Stock 2 Price £345.00 £364.98 £437.98

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Tasting Notes

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Vinous Antonio Galloni - 01 Mar 20
The 2017 L'If is fabulous. Rich and dense in the glass, the 2017 possesses off-the-charts intensity and vertical explosiveness. Black cherry, chocolate, licorice, smoke and dried flowers infuse the 2017 with tremendous complexity as well as nuance. The tannins are pretty much buried by the sheer depth of the fruit, while bright floral and spice notes punctuate the super-expressive finish.
Drinking Date: 2025 - 2047
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The Wine Independent Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 10 Aug 22
Composed of 91% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc, the 2017 L'If is deep garnet-black. It sashays out of the glass with gregarious notes of black raspberries, redcurrant jelly, plum preserves, and clove oil, plus hints of potpourri, star anise, and underbrush. The medium-bodied palate is coated with elegantly styled, fragrant red and black berry flavors, framed by plush tannins and fantastic tension, finishing long and minerally.
Drinking Date: 2022 - 2037
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Robert Parker Wine Advocate Lisa Perrotti-Brown - 27 Apr 18
Blended of 91% Merlot with 9% Cabernet Franc, the 2017 L'If is deep garnet-purple in color, featuring beautiful crushed red cherries and black raspberries on the nose with underlying black plums, baking spices and roses notes plus a waft of Sichuan pepper. Medium-bodied with wonderfully elegant tannins and beautiful freshness, it has well-sustained mid-palate fruit and a long, earth-laced finish.
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Jancis Robinson Tom Parker - 15 Sep 21
Tasted blind. Deep ruby colour. Plump cherry fruit and graphite on the nose, with hints of baking spices and cedar. Plush, silky fruit on the palate. There is good matière here, both in fruit and tannins. Mouth-coating but ripe tannins blend with brambly fruit. Smoky and rich, with a density seldom found in this vintage, yet everything comes together in balance. Long finish, good potential. (TP)
Drinking Date: 2024 - 2040
Saint-Emilion Fine Wine

Saint-Emilion

Saint-Émilion, a historic Bordeaux Right Bank appellation, is known for rich, robust red wines primarily from Merlot and Cabernet Franc. These wines feature deep colour, lush texture, and complex flavours of ripe plum, black cherry, blackberry, with hints of chocolate, licorice, and earth. They have smooth tannins and balanced acidity, making them both approachable and age-worthy. Top producers include Château Cheval Blanc, Château Ausone, Château Angélus, and Château Pavie, all renowned for their exceptional quality and diverse expressions of Saint-Émilion's bold character.