2012 Le Pin, Pomerol 1x3L

Vinous 95

A compelling, totally arresting wine, the 2012 Le Pin boasts superb texture, unctuousness and pure voluptuous beauty. The 2012 is effortless in the way it opens up in the glass, with generous sweet red cherry, plum, iron, smoke and licorice. Perhaps not as rich as some previous vintages, the 2012 is nevertheless racy and quite expressive, even at this early stage. [Antonio Galloni, 01/01/2016]

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2032

Robert Parker 94

The Le Pin was cropped between 1st and 3rd October at 32hl/ha and achieved a relatively high IPT of 77. After fifteen day fermentation and a short maceration it was run off into new barrels (Seguin Moreau and Taransaud) on 22nd October. It offers plenty of pure dark cherry, blackcurrant and cassis fruit on the nose with superb delineation and freshness. It opens wonderfully over five or ten minutes offering a subtle brine/black olive note, the oak deftly integrated into the fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with a hint of dark chocolate on the entry. There is good weight and tension although towards the finish there is a patina of wood that should be subsumed throughout its maturation. This strict, correct and upstanding Le Pin would benefit from a touch of flesh, but it is a stylish Pomerol for sure. Tasted April 2013. [Neal Martin, 04/01/2013]

JancisRobinson.com 17

Tasted blind. Deep ruby with an evolved rim. Minty, aromatic. Pretty dry finish. Good flavour on the mid palate. Clean and fresh on the finish. But it’s those drying tannins and a slight iron-filings impression on the finish that marks it down a little for me. [02/09/2022]

Anticipated maturity: 2020-2035