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Château l'If

Château l'If Saint-Émilion

Name: Château l'If Saint-Émilion
Brand: Château l'If
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.5 (0 reviews)

France, Bordeaux

Red wine

4.5

Expert Rating

4.1

Sometimes Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Château l'If Saint-Émilion is a premium red wine produced by a renowned winemaker in the Saint-Émilion appellation of Bordeaux, France. The vineyard features a unique terroir with limestone and clay soils, which impart a distinct character to the wine. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including hand-harvesting and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a complex and elegant wine. Château l'If Saint-Émilion is known for its rich and full-bodied style, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and earthy undertones. It is a perfect choice for wine enthusiasts looking for a high-quality Bordeaux wine with a unique character and depth of flavor.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Château l'If Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is a full-bodied, elegant, and complex wine.On the nose, it showcases aromas of ripe raspberry, blackberry, and a hint of spice. On the palate, it has a velvety texture, with firm tannins, and a long, lingering finish. The flavors of blackberry, plum, and dark chocolate are balanced and enhanced by subtle notes of oak and tobacco. Overall, this is a well-balanced and enjoyable expression of Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.

EXPERT RATING

4.5

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Profile

Sweetness:

No sweetness

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

Moderate

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Full

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Merlot

Cabernet Franc

ORIGINS

Winery: Château l'If

Region: Bordeaux

Bordeaux is a renowned French wine region located in the southwest of the country, along the Atlantic coast. It is one of the world’s most famous and prestigious wine regions, renowned for its high-quality wines and centuries-old winemaking tradition. The history of winemaking in Bordeaux dates back to the 8th century, when the region was first planted with vines. Over the centuries, the region has become renowned for its high-quality wines, and today it is one of the most important wine regions in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

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