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€72.50
€59.92
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2019
Les Collines de L'IF
Saint-Émilion
1,5
Red
The 2019 Collines is made of a blend of 89% Merlot and 11% Cabernet Franc and is expressive and fresh with notes of autumn fruits, liquorice and spices. It has a lovely creamy texture and an conveys an accessibility, good richness and an attractive balance between fruit and soil with a touch of mint. The finish is long with the red fruit character that embodies Saint-Emilion wines.
Food pairing
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Red meat
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Feathered game
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Hard cheese
More Information
| SKU | 2019333-01500 |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Volume | 1,5 L |
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Appellation | Saint-Émilion |
| Château | Les Collines de L'IF |
| Producer | Jacques Thienpont |
| Alcohol | 14.5% |
| Drink From | 2023 |
| Drink Till | 2028 |
| Bio | No |
| Food Pairing | Red meat, Feathered game, Hard cheese |
The story
Jacques Thienpont was working with his uncle Gérard in the family business in Belgium when he heard about a tiny parcel of vineyard next to Vieux Château Certan. His uncle Léon knew how good the terroir was and tried to persuade the family to buy the vineyard and add it to Certan. They ...
Grape
The wines of Saint-Émilion are intrinsically linked with the medieval village from which they take their name. One of the most beautiful corners of the Bordeaux region, Saint-Émilion dates back to Roman times when the Roman poet and consul Ausonius lived in the region (and later gave his name to the top estate, ...