Parker about Château Le Pin 1998
A beautifully made, dark ruby/garnet/plum-colored wine, the 1998 Le Pin offers an exotic bouquet of coconut, kirsch liqueur, 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.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Pomerol |
Rebsorten | Merlot, Cabernet Franc |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Le Pin, 11 rue la Fontaine, 33500 Pomerol, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2010 - 2045 |
Parker Punkte | 93 |
Jahrgang | 2000 |
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Château Le Pin 1998

Le Pin 1998 is an exceptional wine from the Pomerol appellation in the Bordeaux region, known for its rarity, exclusivity, and impressive quality. The 1998 vintage was particularly successful in Pomerol, resulting in wines of exceptional depth, structure, and balance.
The wine displays a deep ruby red color, reflecting its concentration and youthful freshness. The bouquet is lush and complex, with seductive aromas of ripe black fruits such as plums, black cherries, and blackberries. These fruit notes are accompanied by hints of violets, truffles, and fine spices. Subtle notes of roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a hint of cedarwood add additional depth and refinement.
On the palate, Le Pin 1998 is full-bodied and silky, with an impressive texture and perfectly integrated, ripe tannins. The fruit flavors are intense and luscious, supported by nuances of vanilla, cinnamon, and an elegant mineral note. The acidity is well-balanced, giving the wine a lively freshness that underscores its complexity.
The finish is long, persistent, and extremely elegant, with rich fruit and spice notes that delight the palate long after the last sip. The exceptional balance between fruit, tannin, and acidity demonstrates this wine's enormous potential for further aging over many years.
Le Pin 1998 is a wine of rare quality and elegance, perfectly reflecting the excellence of the Pomerol appellation. This vintage is now at the pinnacle of its development and offers an outstanding drinking experience that will delight both connoisseurs and lovers of great Bordeaux wines.
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Château Le Pin ist einer der exklusivsten und rarsten Weine der Welt, gelegen in der Appellation Pomerol am rechten Ufer von Bordeaux.
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