Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Le Pin
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2001
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot
Method:
 
Small-lot vinification from tiny estate vineyards; fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, malolactic often in new oak, aged in new French oak barrels.
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
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.
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.
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