Chateau L'if • St. Emilion, France
$173
/750ml
2021 Retail Average
95
/100
2021 Pro Rating
Silky yet tightly focused, the 2021 Chateau L'if delivers dark cherry and blue-toned fruit layered with clove, graphite and a cool stony edge, all driven by a vibrant line of acidity. The elevated share of Cabernet Franc gives extra lift and aromatic complexity, while fine, persistent tannins make this feel refined rather than heavy, finishing long, sapid and quietly intense. A subtle, contemplative Saint-Émilion that should gain depth and nuance with time in bottle.
Roast duck with cherry jus; Grilled lamb chops with rosemary and garlic; Porcini mushroom risotto
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