Le Pin, Pomerol, 2010
Jacques' new wine-making facility is nearly complete and a new era in Le Pin's history is about to start. But their temporary home will be remembered for two monumental wines, the 2009 and 2010. Produced from 100% Merlot from three continuous parcels, with yields of 34 hl/ha. The 2010 has a haunting Richebourgesque quality to it. Aromatic with hints of high toned red berries, cut flowers, cherry liqueur, compote fruit, minerals and blueberries. The palate is immense, multilayered and possesses wonderful intensity yet is almost weightless. The flavours are so detailed and the structure is so fine and precise. An ethereal, extraordinary Le Pin with more freshness than the 2009. Immensely complex and seductive. Unparalleled.
critic reviews
The 2010 Le Pin has a more extrovert and richer bouquet compared to Petrus, perhaps a little warmer with red berry fruit, gingerbread, dried blood and light earthy/ash-like aromas. The palate is medium-bodied with soft tannins on the entry. It is rounded in texture, more savoury and more advanced into its secondary phase compared to Petrus. Yet it is still a gorgeous Pomerol with a beguiling ferrous finish. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at the BI Wines & Spirits 10-Year On tasting.