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Le Pin 1998

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

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Tasting Notes

A beautifully made, dark ruby/garnet/plum-colored wine, the full-bodied 1998 Le Pin offers an exotic bouquet of coconut, kirsch, and jammy blackberries, all flamboyantly dosed with smoky new oak. It is dense, rich, and plush, with a good tannic framework. At one time, Le Pin was the most exotic wine from Bordeaux's right bank, but there is now considerable competition from all the new St.-Emilion upstarts. While this remains an outstanding, often compelling Pomerol, many far less expensive, equally prodigious alternatives have emerged. Anticipated maturity: now-2018. Last tasted, 9/02.

95
Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book (4), December 2003

Muted, shaded colour. Brûlée edge – more comfortable and relaxed than wine 8. Some might find this a bit sweet and plump and overdeveloped. Very evolved and hedonistic. Quite long. Delicate and nuanced. Strawberries. But already quite open. Almost too much.

17.5
Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, March 2006
93
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (134), April 2001
92/95
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (128), April 2000
94/96
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (122), April 1999
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