L`If 2023
L`If 2023 is a dry, full-bodied red from Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity gentle; oak influence is little. Good with lamb, roast vegetables, barbecue, beef stew. Cheapest offer £135.00 at Hedonism Wines.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chateauneuf du Pape Clos des Papes 2001 Clos des Papes · Rhône | £125.00 | |||
| Saxum Terry Hoage Vineyard 2014 Saxum · California | £145.00 | |||
| Chateauneuf du Pape Marie Beurrier Henri Bonneau 2017 Henri Bonneau · Rhône | £135.00 | |||
| Chateauneuf du Pape Le Secret des Sabon 2003 Roger Sabon · Rhône | £132.40 |
L`If 2023 is a red blend from the Saint-Émilion region of Bordeaux, France. This estate is owned by Jacques Thienpont, who also owns Le Pin, and the focus here is on producing a wine of exceptional precision and elegance from clay-limestone soils. It features a bold nose of dark cherry, cedar, musk and clove. The palate is powerful and tightly knit, with substantial, sturdy tannins that have been managed to reveal a core of deep, savoury fruit and earth. This release displays a remarkable intensity, with a structural weight that underpins the aromatic complexity, leading to a long, savoury finish that is both assertive and refined.