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Le Pin 1999

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Pomerol
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot

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Tasting Notes

93
Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book (4), December 2003

subtle and yummy, with lovely ripe plum character, hints of dried fruit and spices. Full-bodied, with soft and round tannins and a delicious, succulent finish. One of the wines of the vintage. Best after 2005. 500 cases made.

James Suckling, Wine Spectator (31/3/2), March 2002
95
Farr Vintners, June 2000
20/25
Andrew Jefford, Decanter.com (Jun 2000), June 2000
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This is an example of a wine that has gained considerable weight since I first tasted it. Exotic and sexy, with a cunning display of superripe mocha and toast-infused, jammy black cherry fruit, low acidity, and a savoury personality, it appears ready to drink, but will undoubtedly take on more delineation and structure as it ages in the bottle. A luxuriously rich, decadent, 100% Merlot, it will be at its finest between 2004-2015.

93
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (140), April 2002
88/89
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (134), April 2001
93
James Suckling, Wine Spectator (Mar 2002), March 2002

A monster. Full-bodied, with loads of soft, ripe tannins and a finish that lasts for minutes. Perhaps as good, maybe even better, than the legendary '98. Clearly the wine of the vintage.

95/100
James Suckling, Wine Spectator
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