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The Story

Château Le Pin, or simply Le Pin, is an unclassed Bordeaux wine from the appellation Pomerol. There has never been an official classification of Pomerol. Even so, Chateau Le Pin commands prices that put it at levels equal to the best wines of Bordeaux. The unusually small estate is located on the Right Bank of France’s Gironde estuary, and its wine is periodically one of the world's most expensive red wines. Le Pin was the first of the "garage...

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Vintage 2023

Challenges and triumphs: the 2023 vintage in Bordeaux

The Bordeaux wine region has long been revered for its exceptional wines, shaped by a delicate dance between nature and human skill. However, the 2023 vintage was proof of the resilience and adaptability of winegrowers in the face of difficult weather conditions. From the relentless weather conditions to the current activity in the vineyards in November, this year has been a rollercoaste...

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Written Notes

Jacques Thienpont was very generous in showcasing the 2023 and 2022 vintages. The 2023 vintage, rated at 98+ points, was seamless and adventurous, boasting a fantastic mid-palate. The 2022 vintage, with a score of 99-100 points, was bottled several months ago and remained just as scintillating as when it was tasted from the barrel. This wine was utterly sophisticated, featuring a texture akin to liquid cashmere!

  • 98p

Deep ruby, purple reflections, delicate brightening at the rim. Delicate floral notes of fresh red cherry, a hint of liquorice, a hint of clove, some currant and mandarin zest, very delicate bouquet. Juicy, elegant, complex, creamy tannins, fine dark cherry fruit, persistent extract sweetness, blackberry on the finish, shows a silky texture, lingers for minutes, dark berry aftertaste, fine chocolate touch, a kind of Musigny from Bordeaux, great class.

  • 100p

 Scented, blackberries, dark fruits, blackberries, detailed, nuanced, layered nose.Floral, and lifted. Minerals, bright nose.
Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, detailed, refined, perfect harmony and balance, incredibly elegant, black fruits, liquorice, layered, minerals, stunning. This has everything you want and together with Petrus, wine of the vintage. This being the more subtle of the two, highly seductive. 99-100

  • 100p

Shows the exotic nature of Le Pin with blackberries, milk chocolate and hints of spices, as well as coffee beans from the ripe seeds in the grapes. It's medium-bodied with focused and creamy tannins. Also plenty of nectarine and clementine character. This is so classic Le Pin at the finish. It lasts for minutes in your mouth. Silky and flavorful. 100% merlot magic.

 

  • 100p

 Dark purple colour with violet hue and almost black core. Refined nose with ripe fruit, dark berries, plums and hints of raspberries, floral hints in the background,  subtle oak and elegant spiciness. On the palate excellent balance and purity, ripe and velvety tannins, sweet fruit reminiscent of black cherries and plums, hints of dark chocolate and a whiff of Vanilla. A wine with excellent precision, elegance and freshness. 

  • 99p
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