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2011 Le Pin

2011 Le Pin

SKU: 287221
kr17,289.00Price
VAT Included
France / Bordeaux / Pomerol Rouge
 
Le Pin in Pomerol is not an actual château, although it is often referred to as such in the wine-naming traditions of Bordeaux (one should be aware that there is also a Château Le Pin in Bordeaux AOC).
 
  • Soil: Sand, clay, and gravel with iron traces.
  • Surface: 2 hectares.
  • Average age of the vineyard: 35 years.
  • Grape varieties: 100% Merlot from five small contiguous parcels.
  • Making process: Hand-picked grapes. Meticulous vinification in stainless steel vats. Aged for 18 months in new barrels.
  • Ageing potential: More than 15 years.
     
The Wine Cellar Insider/Jeff Leve tasting notes 94/100 (April 2012): "Boysenberry, chocolate, earth, and plum scents open to a fresh, spicy, supple-textured, flashy style of Pomerol ending with a silky, opulent, red and black plum finish. 94-95 Pts.".
 
"2011 was a rollercoaster vintage: It needed lots of courage and led to periods of calm contentment as well as several worrying moments befare arriving at its destination; a journey not without excitement or attraction.

The winter was dry and cool and the spring even drier but warm. Do you remember how we were all surprised by the warm, sunny weather during "en primeur" week last year? Flowering took place under ideal conditions at the end of May; two weeks earlier than normal – so early that we feared we would be harvesting in August. At the end of June there was a violent heat wave with temperatures around 40°C. Luckily in July the temperatures dropped considerably (the coolest July in 30 years) which helped us save the vintage. August brought rain at the beginning and at the end of the month and between these two periods it was hot and sunny. The big decision now was when to begin harvesting.

At Le Pin we picked on Monday 12th and the morning of the 13th September under sunny, blue skies. For the first time the wine was made in the new winery created by Belgian architect Paul Robbrecht.
The 2.70 hectares were divided between seven small stainless steel vats varying in size from 15 to 45 hectoliter capacity. These small temperature controlled vats allowed us to reach a level of precision in the selection of the various parcels which we have never befare experienced at Le Pin.
The irregularity of the vintage, due to the vagaries of the summer weather, obliged us to do a very strict berry by berry selection of the grapes.
 
Le Pin 2011 was vinified as always using a very gentle extraction and a short maceration period of two weeks. The wine is currently aging in 100% new oak barreIs from Seguin Moreau and Taransaud.
At this stage of its development, we note an attractive freshness, a good intensity of redfruit aromas, and great balance between the silky tannins, medium alcohol, and fresh acidity".
 
Ratings vintage 2011:
  • Tim Atkin: 96/100.
  • Robert Parker The Wine Advocate: 95/100.
  • CellarTracker: 95/100.
  • The Wine Cellar Insider/Jeff Leve: 94/100.
  • Jeannie Cho Lee: 94/100.
  • Jean-Marc Quarin: 94/100.
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