2010 Le Pin
By Chateau Le Pin
2010 Le Pin from Chateau Le Pin, Pomerol, Bordeaux
The 2010 vintage at the venerated Chateau Le Pin, a paragon of Pomerol's prestige, comes forth as an extraordinary testament to the winery's ceaseless pursuit of perfection. This specific year garnered particular attention for its noteworthy clime, which provided an ideal backdrop for the Merlot-driven finesse which so characterises this reputable region.
A Vintage Shaped by Nature's Grace
Whilst Pomerol typically gifts us wines of exceptional calibre, it's the unique climatic harmony of 2010 that sculpted such an exquisite example from Chateau Le Pin. The growing season benefited immensely from a harmonious partnership of warm days and cool nights. This diurnal range allowed for the meticulous development of complex aromatics and poised phenolics in the grapes, elements that have been so deftly embroidered into the tapestry of the 2010 Le Pin by Chateau Le Pin.
The Hallmark of Investment Wines
Investment-wise, collectors know well that the 2010 Le Pin remains one of the industry's most sought-after prizes, with its limited production only fanning the flames of desire among fine wine investors. In this instance, Chateau Le Pin has summoned a potion that exhibits opulent black fruit notes intermingled with whispers of truffle and delicate violet - a profile that whispers exclusivity and resonates with longevity.
The layered complexity continues on the palate where vibrant acidity dances with velvety tannins, creating an elegant yet powerful structure poised for extended cellaring potential. It is here where connoisseurs can taste not just the craft of master winemakers but also the embrace of Pomerol's indulgent terroir.
An Ode to 2010
As I reflect upon this superb offering from Chateau Le Pin, it is clear that the 2010 vintage is no mere drink. It is a narrative in a bottle—a symphony composed by nature and interpreted by human hands. For serious investors looking to add an illustrious chapter to their collection, 2010 Le Pin is undoubtedly worthy of consideration. A veritable treasure from Bordeaux that stands with an alluring grace amongst peers.
Market price (CAD)
$69,200.00
12x75cl
Highest score
100
POP score
2079
Scores and tasting notes
Dreamlike deep nose with blackberries, graphite and some smoky notes. Opens with licorice, vanilla and red fruit. Full and intensely fruity on the palate with lots of dark berries. Complex, dense and deeply structured with polished tannins and a great finish that just goes on and on. The balance is amazing. Even better than 2009. Drink from 2018.
James Suckling - jamessuckling.com, November 14th 2013
The 2010 Le Pin is made from 100% Merlot. Deep garnet in color, it bursts from the glass with unbridled, hedonic notions of baked plums, Black Forest cake, Chinese five spice and blueberry pie plus wafts of smoked meats, candied violets, dark chocolate and cigar box. Medium-bodied, the palate exudes slow maturing black and blue berry layers, framed by firm, oh-so-plush tannins and oodles of freshness, finishing with incredible length and depth. Already drop dead gorgeous, this beautiful baby has a very long life ahead!
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 5 March 2020
Made from 100% Merlot (one percent for each rating point I've assigned), this wine is explosively rich and compelling. Dense plum/purple, it boasts the remarkable delineation and freshness that are hallmarks of this vintage. From a much smaller production than normal because of Merlot's poor flowering, the very hot, dry growing and harvest conditions, this is a super-endowed, very rich Le Pin with its exotic new oak largely buried behind its extravagant concentration, power and richness. I don't know what its natural alcohol level is, but I suspect it is pushing 15% in 2010. Rich, tannic, but exceptionally well-endowed, this is a sublime example of Merlot at its very finest. Forget it for 5-7 years (which is somewhat unusual for Le Pin) and drink it over the following three decades.
Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #194 May 2011
Jacques Thienpont has crafted an impeccable 2010 Le Pin. Cropped at 34hl/ha and offering 14.2% alcohol, it has a sumptuous bouquet of luscious blackberries and bilberries, crushed stone elements and a touch of cassis. It has certainly comes out of its shell since its showing in barrel. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins, a sweet core of boysenberry and dark plum fruit, fresh acidity and a silky smooth, quite precocious cassis-driven finish that is long and sensual in the mouth. This is a beautiful ’10 Pomerol that deserves a decade in bottle. Tasted November 2012.
Neal Martin - Wine Journal Mar 2013