2007 Le Pin
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Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits' 10-Years-On tasting, the 2007 Le Pin put in a rather odd showing. There was a slight metallic tincture on the nose that appeared to dissipate with aeration. Aromas of kirsch, over-ripe satsuma and gravel soon appear but never really coalesce. The palate is better with fine tannin and good depth, although the second half felt a little disjointed, and there was a slight vegetal note lingering on the finish. I have encountered good bottles of the 2007 Le Pin in the past, including a great bottle at Farr Vintners' blind 2007 tasting in March 2015. Here, it is outplayed by many of its Pomerol peers, which is why I leave a question mark against my score. Tasted February 2017.
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Still with deep crimson core and youthful in colour. Absolutley glorious perfume of red fruit and definite floral notes, as well as cinnamon sweetness. A hint of orange too – wonderfully exotic and still with a very delicate leafiness that marks this vintage more than most. Totally smooth on the palate, deep and caressing, with that lovely fragrance carried through onto the palate. This is gorgeous. Long and succulent with that scent lingering on and on. (JH)
Heady, intense nose. Then relatively light on the palate. This is what Belair used to taste like in a good vintage! Honest and straightforward with a fair amount of acidity in evidence. (JR)
(12.5% alcohol) Bright, deep ruby-red. Captivating aromas of black raspberry, coffee, smoke, minerals and menthol. Juicy, silky and aromatic in the mouth, with a lovely light touch. Very elegantly styled wine if a bit youthfully tight and on the light side for this property. Finishes with hints of herbs and spices and noteworthy subtle length. I did not find the depth and dimension of a great year but I should note that many early tasters were more impressed by this wine than I was.
About the producer
Owned by Jacques Thienpont, Le Pin is, without doubt, one of the most famous names in wine. One of the three great names of Pomerol, alongside Pétrus and Ch. Lafleur, it is one of the rarest, most expensive and finest wines in Bordeaux – if not the world.