2016 Le Pin, Pomerol 1x75cl

Le Pin

Case Format: 75cl

Max score: 98+

Drink To: 2024-2050

Le Pin, named after the solitary pine tree in this tiny 5 hectare plot, is an exceptionally low yielding piece of land in the heart of Pomerol, owned by the Thienponts since the late '70s. The tiny production lends to the cult status it has achieved.
£3,165.00 IN BOND

Available for Immediate Delivery

CRITIC REVIEWS

97
Neal Martin

The 2016 Le Pin was cropped at 28hl/ha and bottled at the end of June 2018. Fiona Morrison opined that the rain from January to June suited Le Pin s gravelly soils, perhaps more than the previous vintage. This has an extremely pure, nuanced bouquet that unfolds swirl by swirl, revealing black cherries, crushed violet petals, hints of raspberry coulis and a touch of vanilla. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, very well focused and almost symmetrical. The 14.5 alcohol is one of the highest levels for Le Pin, though it is completely disguised. There is firm structure and grip to the uncharacteristically masculine finish that suggests it will require several years in bottle.

98+
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.

18.5
JancisRobinson.com

Tasted blind. Rich, dense, reverberant. Lots going on there! Tastes as though it were biodynamic. Really builds on the finish.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

COUNTRY

France

REGION

Bordeaux

SUB REGION

Pomerol

VINTAGE

2016

COLOUR

Red

CASE FORMAT

1x75cl

AVAILABILITY

IMMEDIATE

MAX CRITIC SCORE

98+

DRINK TO

2024-2050

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