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Château le Pin 1999

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Winery:
Château Le Pin
Varietal:
Bordeaux Blend
Region:
France > Bordeaux > Pomerol
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2017
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User Tags:  rich, fruit, subtle, mocha, exotic, resinous, sexy, oak, spices, acidity - low 


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Arguably the most renowned wines on earth, the classed growths of Bordeaux continue to epitomize the power and complexity Bordeaux blends are capable of. While most wines here are based on Cabernet Sauvignon, both Merlot and Cabernet Franc play important roles in adding layered complexity to the finished wines, and allow winemakers in each commune within the region to use the blend that is best suited to their unique combination of soil and meso-climate. The most famous communes each have their own classic traits with St. Estephe giving full, if rustic wines, from the heavy clay soils, to Paulliac's elegant balance of ripe fruits, minerality and structure to St. Julien's rich blackberry core and supple feel. Moving to the South of the region brings one to Margaux, with its notes of flowers and berries draped over a feminine frame, and then to the Graves region with wines redolent of tobacco, gravel and smoke. To the East lies the famous appellations of St. Emillion, with its wonderfully ripe Cabernet Franc, and Pomerol where Merlot rules the roost and produces deep, plush wines of uncommon refinement.

Winemakers Notes

A big, chewy traditional Bordeaux. Dense red color; green tobacco, prune and berry character. Full-bodied and thick with a chewy, slightly dry finish

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Source: Zachy's


"Exotic and sexy, with a cunning display of super-ripe mocha and toast-infused, jammy black cherry fruit, low acidity, and a savory personality...luxuriously rich...93." WA 4/02.


 

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Clearly everything in life is down to personal taste. One man's bordeaux is another's Vimto [probably doens't work on an International basis ... but let me run with it].

If I could settle for a heaven that most mortals would appreciate, it would be summarised as a Bathtub of Kylies with a Le Pin to hand.

Vintage differences ... nose and palates need to be far higher tuned than mine.

Simply adorable (and significantly more accessable than that bath of Kylies ...)


April 2009

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Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine Spectator on 03/31/02


 

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Rating: (88-89) - As reviewed in Wine Advocate # 134 on Apr-01


 

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Rating: 93/100 - As reviewed by Wine Advocate on 4/02


 

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Rating: 92-94 - As reviewed by Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar on May-00


 

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