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2009 Le Pin

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2009 Le Pin from Château Le Pin, Pomerol, Bordeaux

The 2009 vintage in Bordeaux is often spoken of with a reverent hush, being one of the most lauded years in recent memory. It is vintages such as this that enhance the patina of an estate's reputation, and Château Le Pin's offering from this esteemed year is no exception.

 

A Harvest Like No Other

The climatic balance of 2009 gave birth to a harvest of opulent richness. The growing season was marked by idyllic conditions – a mild spring followed by a hot, dry summer and timely rains just before harvest. These elements convened harmoniously at Château Le Pin, fostering grapes with optimal ripeness replete with concentrated flavours that promised an extraordinary vinous journey.

 

Unmistakable Character of the 2009 Le Pin

The 2009 Le Pin from Château Le Pin immediately commands attention with its remarkable aroma, redolent of ripe blackberry and plum interspersed with seductive undertones of truffle and cigar box. On the palate, the wine unfolds layers of complexity – voluptuous black cherry compote and smoky spices are enlivened with a lively mineral edge that holds testimony to its noble Pomerol terroir.

The tannic architecture stands out–robust yet impeccably refined–granting a backbone that ensures this wine will age with magnificent grace. The finish lingers indefinitely, resonating with echoes of dark chocolate and an inscrutable depth that encourages contemplation.

 

A Vintage Worthy of Investment

For connoisseurs and investors alike, the 2009 vintage from Château Le Pin represents a pinnacle in winemaking from Pomerol. The exquisite balance between power and elegance in this wine signifies not only immediate hedonistic appeal but also the potential for staggering evolution over the coming decades. As such, it occupies an enviable space in any investment portfolio, promising to delight palates while appreciating in both value and complexity.

In summary, the singular expression of the year captured within these bottles renders the 2009 Le Pin from Château Le Pin an unmissable treasure for those discerning investors who recognize that some wines transcend mere drink – they are an art form echoing their vintage's voice. Here lies one such chorus; investing here is to lay claim to Bordeaux history encapsulated within one's cellar.

Current market price

$80,950.00

12x75cl

Highest score

100

POP score

2424.5

Scores and tasting notes

100

Medium garnet colored, the 2009 Le Pin comes charging out of the glass with exuberant notions of baked red and black cherries, mulberries and warm plums with touches of star anise, cigar box and lavender plus wafts of menthol and fragrant soil. Full-bodied and boldly fruited, it has tons of vibrant red and black fruit layers with wonderful mineral and floral sparks throughout the long, plushly textured finish.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 14 March 2019

100

Exceptional purity and a blockbuster nose of mocha, black cherry liqueur, mulberries and plums are followed by an extravagantly rich wine that seems to have a nearly endless finish. Truly haute couture of Merlot, so to speak, this wine has a finish that goes well past a minute, with wonderfully sweet tannins and a provocative, concentrated, broad mouthfeel that is remarkably luxurious. This is amazing stuff! It should drink well for 20-25 years. This is undeniably the greatest Le Pin I have tasted at such an infantile age. There are about 500 cases of this wine, which is made by the Thienpont family, the owners of Vieux Chateau Certan. One hundred percent Merlot, it continues to possess the exoticism of previous vintages, but the oak at present is far better crafted and integrated than in the debut vintage of 1979.

Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #199 Feb 2012

99

This shows intense fruit, with plums, boysenberry and cherries with cocoa, black olives and coffee bean. Amazing aromas. Full-bodied, with ultra-fine tannins and fabulous fruit. Such length and class to this. Wonderfully crafted. Best Le Pin since the perfect 1998. Try in 2020.

James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, February 14th 2012

96

Served blind at the Southwold 2009 tasting. There is a beguiling airiness to this Le Pin: brilliant delineation, feminine, lovely black cherry and cassis and stunning minerality. There is wonderful tension. The palate is medium-bodied with great finesse and understatement. This saunters to greatness, the finish incredibly long and compelling. This is a stupendous Le Pin from Jacques Thienpont. Tasted January 2013.

Neal Martin - Wine Journal Jul 2013

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