L'If

This is a new acquisition for Jacques & Fiona Thienpont of Le Pin; situated immediately next door to Troplong Mondot on the top of the St Emilion hills. It has a blend of 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc and is immediately soft, attractive and luscious in its attack.  A red fruit palate and some zip from the Cabernet Franc blend with a careful and subtle use of oak to produce a wine of instant appeal, which we will be following with a good deal of attention.  Reasonable pricing should make this one of our best buys from St Emilion.
Nicholas Pegna, Berrys’ Asia