Category: | Red Wines |
Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
Producer: | Le Pin |
Label Name: | Pomerol |
Vintage: | 2016 |
Country: | France |
Region: | Pomerol, Bordeaux |
Volume: | 750ml |
ABV: | 14.5% |
Grape(s): | Merlot |
Acidity: | 3 |
Tannins: | 4 |
Sweetness: | 1 |
Body: | 4 |
Length: | 5 |
Aroma Intensity: | 5 |
Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Major scores for Le Pin 2016: Wine Advocate 98+; Vinous/Neal Martin ~97; Decanter 98; James Suckling 99‑100; Wine Spectator 97
Tasting Note
Perfumed black cherry and blackberry with violets, black truffle and spice. Medium‑to‑full bodied, silky texture, polished tannins and a long, mineral, savory finish.
Food Pairing
Roast or grilled red meats (ribeye, lamb), mushroom risotto, aged cheeses; Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, braised short ribs, Korean BBQ (bulgogi).
Production Method
Hand‑harvested, small yields; fermentations in stainless vats with careful extraction; aged ~18 months in new French oak (Seguin Moreau/Taransaud).
Vineyard Info
Tiny, iconic estate (~2.7 ha) founded by Jacques Thienpont; boutique Pomerol producer famed for ultra‑low yields and rare, high‑value bottlings.