In Bond Fine Wine. 2000 Le Pin, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France. First Growth • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 98/100 (RP). Drinking window: 2021–2038. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
James Suckling (JS) — 92/100 · Wine Spectator, 30/04/2008 · Drink 2009+
An outstanding wine, but I am a little disappointed. It should have more concentration. Soft and plummy, with chocolate, berry and mineral. Full--bodied, with velvety tannins and a round finish. Starting to open. Very drinkable and soft. Distinguished. This is so Richebourg DRC.--Le Pin non-blind vertical. Best after 2009. 500 cases made.
Jancis Robinson MW (JR) — 17–18/20 · JancisRobinson.com, 23/03/2010 · Drink 2010-2022
Dark smudgy ruby. Very rich with graphite notes - and almosty exaggerated. Sweet and polished and almost animal - certainly slightly floral - just a little bit 'fly' as opposed to solid and substantial. Very rich and jewelly and long and flattering though certainly not classical! There is something just a little sweet and simple here. Though there is no shortage of impact..
Neal Martin (NM) — 93/100 · Vinous, 2021-09-01 · Drink 2021-2038
The 2000 Le Pin is a vintage that I have not tasted for a decade or so. It has an exotic bouquet of vivacious red fruit, kirsch, black truffle, rose petals and orange blossoms. It just feels a little smudged against the 2001. The medium-bodied palate delivers sweet, ripe tannins, fleshy, orange-peel-infused red fruit, a little balsamic and touches of hoisin. The vibrant finish is reminiscent of t…