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Collines de L'If St Emilion 2018

Collines de L'If St Emilion 2018

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A fine, fresh Saint-Émilion with notes of autumn fruits, licorice, and spices, offering convivial richness, attractive balance between fruit and soil, and a long, appetizing red fruit finish. The Collines de L'If Saint-Émilion 2018, from Bordeaux's Right Bank plateau, is a Merlot-dominated blend. With a deep ruby hue, it offers blackcurrant, black olive, and plum. Earned 92 points from Wine Advocate. Serve at 16-18°C; enjoy now or cellar until 2030.
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From Château L'If in Bordeaux's Saint-Émilion on the Right Bank, the Collines de L'If 2018 is a second wine refined blend of 79% Merlot and 21% Cabernet Franc sourced from the rolling slopes of the estate's 8-hectare clay-limestone plateau vineyards next to Château Troplong Mondot and Château Pavie-Macquin. Hand-harvested grapes from the balanced 2018 vintage—marked by moderate conditions yielding concentrated yet fresh fruit—undergo fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats, followed by 12-16 months' aging in French oak barrels (50% new, 50% one-year-old) to enhance integration and finesse. Purchased by Jacques Thienpont in 2010 and run by Cyrille Thienpont, this production yields a deep ruby wine with garnet edges and poised intensity.

Tasting Notes A fine, fresh Saint-Émilion with notes of autumn fruits, licorice, and spices, offering convivial richness, attractive balance between fruit and soil, and a long, appetizing red fruit finish. The nose offers detailed, vivacious black fruit mixed with black olive and licorice. On the palate, it is medium-bodied and harmonious, with fine tannins, bright acidity, and flavors of plum, spice, and mineral earthiness, leading to a long, crisp finish.

Awards and Accolades The 2018 Collines de L'If earned 92 points from Wine Advocate for its enticing licorice scents, detailed vivaciousness, and splendid Saint-Émilion elegance.

Serving and Cellaring Serve at 16-18°C with 45 minutes of decanting to enhance aromas. Ideal with grilled beef, roasted lamb, or aged cheeses. Enjoy now through 2030, developing greater leather and earthy nuances over time.

Technical Details
Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
Residual Sugar: <2 g/L
Closure: Cork

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