Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Le Pin
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Advocate (Lisa Perrotti‑Brown) 97–99; Decanter 98; Vinous (Neal Martin) 95; Jeb Dunnuck 95; widely praised by Wine Spectator and others

Tasting Note
Opulent black cherry and plum with violet, licorice and cocoa. Silky, velvety texture, rounded powdery tannins, bright acidity and a long, perfumed finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast beef, lamb, duck confit, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar and Comté. Asian: Peking duck, char siu (Cantonese BBQ pork), Korean galbi (beef short ribs), miso‑glazed aubergine.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, small‑parcel fermentations in micro‑cuves; malolactic completed; aged 15–18 months in roughly 65–70% new French oak; minimal racking, typically bottled without filtration.

Vineyard Info
Tiny 2.7‑hectare Pomerol estate owned by the Thienpont family since 1979; boutique cult production (~400–700 cases) focused on low yields and meticulous viticulture.