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.