In Bond Fine Wine. 2015 Le Pin, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France. First Growth • Red Bordeaux in 6x75cl. Top critic score: 98/100 (NM). Drinking window: 2025–2044. Sold in bond by Albany Vintners, independent fine wine merchants.
James Suckling (JS) — 100/100 · JamesSuckling.com, 23/06/2016
I have not had a Le Pin like this since the 1980s. It is so large and velvety textured yet remains agile and electric. The aromas are complex and complete with orange peel, chocolate and plum. Full and dense with an endless finish. Infinitely polished. The sweetness of fruit is impressive yet the wine remains fresh and dry. A new benchmark for Le Pin? Only 20 barrels made.
Neal Martin (NM) — 93/100 · Vinous, 2025-06-03 · Drink 2025-2040
The 2015 Le Pin is a vintage that has been a bit variable over the years. Now, at ten years old, it has a delightful raspberry- and strawberry-scented bouquet. However, as I asserted before, this is not the most complex showing that Jacques Thienpont has overseen, something that is exposed by juxtaposition against its peers. The palate is medium-bodied with a savory entry, supple tannins, a fine…
Jane Anson (JA) — 98/100 · Inside Bordeaux, 2025-02-19 · Drink 2025-2044
Lush, opulent waves of fully ripe fruits wash over you with an approaching-maturity Le Pin, and this is one to strap in to for the full sensory experience. White pepper and sage spice, fresh figs and crushed raspberries, layers of cocoa bean and tobacco, with a sharper mandarin peel and slate finish. Gorgeous, a benchmark in this tasting.