Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Le Pin
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2001
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
3000ml
ABV:
 
13%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot
Acidity:
 
2
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 98 pts; Vinous (Neal Martin) 98 pts; Wine Spectator 95–100 (range); highly prized in auctions and collectors' markets

Tasting Note
Opulent black cherry, crème de cassis and plum with violet, licorice, dark chocolate and espresso notes; silky, concentrated texture, fine tannins and a long, focused finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, braised beef, duck confit, mushroom risotto. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, braised pork belly, mushroom hot pot, Korean BBQ.

Production Method
100% Merlot; hand-harvested, small-batch fermentations in small stainless vats, extended maceration, malolactic in new oak and aging in French new oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
Tiny 2.7‑hectare estate owned by the Thienpont family since 1979; ultra-low yields (≈500 cases), highly sought-after Pomerol 'garage' producer.