Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Le Pin
Label Name:
 
Pomerol
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pomerol (Bordeaux)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.4%
Grape(s):
 
100% Merlot
Method:
 
Hand-harvested, small-batch fermentation in very small stainless-steel vats; malolactic often in barrel; élevage ~18 months in French oak (c.65% new). Very low yields, gravity flow in cellar.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Opulent, perfumed Merlot: black cherry, blackberry, violets, cocoa and spice with hints of leather and new oak; silky texture, bright lifted acidity and a long, mineral-tinged finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Roast lamb, rib‑eye steak, mushroom risotto; Asian: Peking duck, char siu pork, soy‑glazed short ribs. Also pairs well with foie gras and aged cheeses.
Vineyard Info:
 
Boutique 2–2.7 ha estate owned by the Thienpont family since 1979; legendary tiny production (c.4,000–6,000 bottles) and modern cellar inaugurated 2011. Known for sandy-gravel clay with iron deposits and an exclusive Merlot expression.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Key critic scores for Le Pin 2022 include: Vinous (Antonio Galloni) 98, Vinous (Neal Martin) 96–98/98, Wine Advocate (William Kelley) 96–99, JamesSuckling 99–100, Jeb Dunnuck 95–99 (ranges reported across critics). Considered one of the top 2022 Pomerols