CRITIC REVIEWS
Neal Martin
The 2016 Le Pin has a sensual bouquet with red cherries, raspberry, violet and glycerine scents. Fine delineation, a little more hedonistic than its Pomerol peers. The palate is medium-bodied with plush tannins, a silver thread of acidity, caressing and lush, with quite a bold and concentrated, primal finish. Seductive. Tasted at Bordeaux Index's 10-Year-On tasting in London.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown
The medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Le Pin is still very closed, revealing glimpses of preserved plums, blackberry pie and raspberry compote plus suggestions of potpourri, star anise, tobacco, fenugreek and stewed tea plus a waft of hoisin. The medium-bodied palate is opulent, rich and plush with layers of black and red fruit preserves and loads of exotic spice accents, finishing very long and very decadent.
JancisRobinson.com
Tasted blind. Haunting liquorice nose. Round and flatteringly sweet. More forward than some of its peers. Lots of alcohol in evidence. (JR)


