Awards/Ratings

Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98/100; Wine Spectator 95–100 (range); Neal Martin 98/100 (Vinous, tasting note); Stephen Tanzer/Vinous ~89–91; regularly features in top auction results and collector rankings

Tasting Note

Opulent Merlot with black cherry, crème de cassis, plum, licorice and sweet spice. Silky, concentrated texture, low acidity, supple ripe tannins and a long, polished finish.

Food Pairing

Roast lamb, beef short ribs, duck confit, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef rendang, miso-glazed eggplant.

Production Method

Small-lot vinification from tiny estate vineyards; fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, malolactic often in new oak, aged in new French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info

Château Le Pin is a tiny Pomerol estate (c. 5 acres) managed by the Thienpont family; famed for very low yields (~500–700 cases) and sandy gravel soils producing exotic, collectible Merlot.