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Le Pin

1982 Le Pin, Pomerol

France Merlot Bordeaux Pomerol 750ML

Wine Advocate

100

Vinous

96
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1982 Le Pin, Pomerol
Le Pin

1982 Le Pin, Pomerol

France Merlot Bordeaux Pomerol 750ML

Wine Advocate

100

Vinous

96
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Certain wines - often the ones we can easily call the very best wines - transcend region and can be talked about as entities unto themselves. Regardless of vintage, regardless of appellation, those in the know speak more about vintages of those bottles completely aside from any of the neighboring estates. Such is the case with the true unicorn of Pomerol, Le Pin. Not a "Chateau", per se, what sets Le Pin apart from many within Pomerol is that the vines are planted to gravel and sand, rather than clay. This generates an otherworldly aromatic profile from Merlot, but also elevates the palate and gives an ethereal lift to the wine. Yes, decadence; yes, longevity; yes, hedonistic. But - most of all - yes to singularity, almost a Romanee-Conti within Bordeaux.

Le Pin

Owned since 1979 by Jacques Thienpont, Le Pin is a far cry from the sheer mass of first-growths like Lafite or Latour. The vineyard today takes up all of two hectares, smaller than many a garden. Soils here differ from much of Pomerol, also, in that there is a great influence of sand and gravel, juxtaposing the clay-dominant soils Pomerol is more famous for. This is one of the main points in what makes this wine so special. 

When Jacques acquired the plot of land, he became the very first to produce a self-bottled wine from the vines, as it had previously been sold entirely in bulk. The vines had reached tremendously deep due to the previous owner's not irrigating or adding fertilizer. In truth, they had been lying almost dormant in their energy, waiting for someone to understand the true nature of what they could become. 

After small expansions from the original 1.25 hectares during the 80s, Jacuqes acquired additional old vines from a bordering vineyard plot to complete the two hectares. The fruit of these vines ripen quite early, owing to the heat of the soils, which contain a great deal of iron oxide. Fermentations largely occur in stainless steel before aging in new oak barrels. 

Diana Garcia Berrouet took over for Jacques in the 2022 vintage, and has a keen eye for the continued development of the property, while maintaining the high aims for excellence Jacques established almost half a century ago. 

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Le Pin

Certain wines - often the ones we can easily call the very best wines - transcend region and can be talked about as entities unto themselves. Regardless of vintage, regardless of appellation, those in the know speak more about vintages of those bottles completely aside from any of the neighboring estates. Such is the case with the true unicorn of Pomerol, Le Pin. Not a "Chateau", per se, what sets Le Pin apart from many within Pomerol is that the vines are planted to gravel and sand, rather than clay. This generates an otherworldly aromatic profile from Merlot, but also elevates the palate and gives an ethereal lift to the wine. Yes, decadence; yes, longevity; yes, hedonistic. But - most of all - yes to singularity, almost a Romanee-Conti within Bordeaux.

Owned since 1979 by Jacques Thienpont, Le Pin is a far cry from the sheer mass of first-growths like Lafite or Latour. The vineyard today takes up all of two hectares, smaller than many a garden. Soils here differ from much of Pomerol, also, in that there is a great influence of sand and gravel, juxtaposing the clay-dominant soils Pomerol is more famous for. This is one of the main points in what makes this wine so special. 

When Jacques acquired the plot of land, he became the very first to produce a self-bottled wine from the vines, as it had previously been sold entirely in bulk. The vines had reached tremendously deep due to the previous owner's not irrigating or adding fertilizer. In truth, they had been lying almost dormant in their energy, waiting for someone to understand the true nature of what they could become. 

After small expansions from the original 1.25 hectares during the 80s, Jacuqes acquired additional old vines from a bordering vineyard plot to complete the two hectares. The fruit of these vines ripen quite early, owing to the heat of the soils, which contain a great deal of iron oxide. Fermentations largely occur in stainless steel before aging in new oak barrels. 

Diana Garcia Berrouet took over for Jacques in the 2022 vintage, and has a keen eye for the continued development of the property, while maintaining the high aims for excellence Jacques established almost half a century ago. 

The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

100

Probably not a perfect wine for the classicist, this flamboyant, exotic, lavishly rich, concentrated, low acid fruit bomb exhibits remarkable aromatic complexity (espresso roast, roasted herbs, caramel, chocolate, and oodles of sweet plum, fig, and berry fruit). It is very jammy and incredibly low in acidity, but it is still intact, and the dense plum/garnet color is just beginning to show some lightening at the edge. This is another 1982 that I thought would have one, possibly two feet in the grave at age 27, but lo and behold, it is still going strong. Release price: ($400.00/case)

Vinous

Vinous

96

Tasted at the Pomerol Comparative Exploration tasting in London, the 1982 Le Pin is a wine that I have tasted only twice before, once in Los Angeles and the other in Hong Kong. Now here in London, compared to the 1982 Petrus and Lafleur, it is astonishing how different it comes across. It boasts an astonishing rich and exotic bouquet, which is akin to checking into a five-star hotel. You find your penthouse suite a little ostentatious but to hell with it...the luxury! You are almost overwhelmed by the sensual aromas of kirsch, blueberry, crème de cassis and camphor all beautifully defined. The palate is the richest of the three big Pomerol by some stretch, laden with glycerine, velvety in texture with rounded blueberry and blackberry intermingling with ferrous notes on the long finish. Is it a typical Pomerol? Not at all. However, it is a stunning wine after 34-years and you have to admire the audacity of Jacques Thienpont's creation, a wine that did so much to put not just Le Pin, but Pomerol on the map.

What the Critics are Saying

The Wine Advocate

Wine Advocate

100

Probably not a perfect wine for the classicist, this flamboyant, exotic, lavishly rich, concentrated, low acid fruit bomb exhibits remarkable aromatic complexity (espresso roast, roasted herbs, caramel, chocolate, and oodles of sweet plum, fig, and berry fruit). It is very jammy and incredibly low in acidity, but it is still intact, and the dense plum/garnet color is just beginning to show some lightening at the edge. This is another 1982 that I thought would have one, possibly two feet in the grave at age 27, but lo and behold, it is still going strong. Release price: ($400.00/case)

Vinous

Vinous

96

Tasted at the Pomerol Comparative Exploration tasting in London, the 1982 Le Pin is a wine that I have tasted only twice before, once in Los Angeles and the other in Hong Kong. Now here in London, compared to the 1982 Petrus and Lafleur, it is astonishing how different it comes across. It boasts an astonishing rich and exotic bouquet, which is akin to checking into a five-star hotel. You find your penthouse suite a little ostentatious but to hell with it...the luxury! You are almost overwhelmed by the sensual aromas of kirsch, blueberry, crème de cassis and camphor all beautifully defined. The palate is the richest of the three big Pomerol by some stretch, laden with glycerine, velvety in texture with rounded blueberry and blackberry intermingling with ferrous notes on the long finish. Is it a typical Pomerol? Not at all. However, it is a stunning wine after 34-years and you have to admire the audacity of Jacques Thienpont's creation, a wine that did so much to put not just Le Pin, but Pomerol on the map.