In Bond Fine Wine. 2017 Château l'If, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, France. Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 96/100 (AG). Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
Julia Harding MW (JH) — 16–17/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 25/04/2018 · Drink 2022-2029
Deepest crimson with purple rim. Lifted, lively peppery pure fruit. A little more extraction than for Le Pin and planning to pick a little earlier. No stems. So rich in fruit and lovely freshness even with compact tannins. Exuberant fruit and super-smooth texture. Long, too.
James Molesworth (JMol) — 91–94/100 · Wine Spectator, 04/04/2018
Quite pure and very focused, with delightful cherry, plum and raspberry fruit dancing through. Flashes of floral and spice notes line the finish, with sleek acidity.
James Suckling (JS) — 92–93/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 03/04/2018
Linear and very tight and focused with blueberries, blackberries and hints of hazelnuts and spices. Medium-to full-bodied, tight and focused. Delicate and very fine.