L’If 2019

The 2019 L’If is the sort of wine I would like to spend hours with. There is just too much to it. At times the 2019 is opulent and quite racy, and yet in other moments it’s the underlying minerality and tension in the wine that are most evident. Black cherry, herb, incense, licorice and mocha gradually open over time. The 25% Cabernet Franc comes through nicely, both in the wine’s aromatic profile and overall structure. L’If is a wine to buy and cellar for a decade or more. I loved it. Drinking window: 2029-2049. Score – 97+. (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, Feb. 24, 2022)