Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Le Pin
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
1995
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot (≈92%), Cabernet Franc (≈8%).
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, vinified in small stainless-steel vats with strict parcel selection; malolactic often in new oak and aged ~18–24 months in (largely) new French oak.
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Opulent black cherry, blackberry and kirsch with dark chocolate, roasted herbs, smoke, caramel and spice; plush, full-bodied and concentrated with a velvety texture and lingering cocoa-tinged finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast rack of lamb, braised short ribs, beef tenderloin, aged cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, Cantonese roast pork (char siu), Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Japanese wagyu or rich mushroom hot pot.
Vineyard Info:
 
Tiny estate (≈2.7 ha) owned by the Thienpont family since 1979; cult status, very low yields and production (c.500–800 cases). Reputation built on meticulous viticulture and limited-release bottlings.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Robert Parker (The Wine Advocate) 94/100; Wine Spectator ~92–94/100; Jancis Robinson 19/20; Neal Martin ~90/100. (Selected sources)