L'If, Saint-Emilion, France 2012 lutee raisonnee apricot and a hint of

apricot and a hint of nuttiness

Expect rich texture and balance courtesy of the Cabernet Sauvignon

Fermented in steel until dry

and Liassic marly limestone

sometimes before the sun had even risen

L'If, Saint-Emilion, France 2012 lutee raisonnee apricot and a hint ofThe owner of the famed Pomerol estate Le Pin, Jacques Theinpoint, took over this Saint Emillion estate in 2010 and the 2012 is the first vintage where the new winemaking approach really hits its stride. This blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cab Franc was vinified with elegance and freshness in mind, the herbal and savoury hints provided by the latter doing a lot of work in the blend. It is only now moving into it's drinking window and the ripe, sexy, plum