Le Pin, Pomerol, 2007
The good news is that the August rains favoured relatively good volumes at Le Pin and the fine September weather ensured full ripeness. The bad news is that there will still only be a small amount of this aromatically kaleidoscopic beauty to go round. Great density and definition on the nose and the usual Burgundian character reminiscent of a great Richebourg. The sweet red cherry and plum fruit is dark and pure, complex and concentrated, with fine gravely tannins, all charged with vibrant freshness and an elegant creaminess that caresses the palate. Stunning length and delicate minerals on the finish. 100% Merlot.
critic reviews
The Le Pin 2007 is a vintage that I have tasted three or four times in bottle, both sighted and blind. It has a pure bouquet with beautifully defined bilberry, blueberry and crushed stone aromas alongside neatly integrated new oak. The palate is fine-boned with a disarming caressing texture thanks to its supple tannins and plenty of black cherry and cassis notes fanning out toward the finish. I have encountered a few bottles that came across as a little disjointed, so there may be some variation here. I hope you get a good one. Bottles should be ready to drink now but should keep for another decade.