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2001 Le Pin

By Chateau Le Pin

2001 Le Pin from Château Le Pin, Pomerol, Bordeaux

The turn of the millennium heralded a bevy of remarkable vintages, and nestled within this era of vinous treasures lies the 2001 Le Pin from the esteemed Château Le Pin. The Pomerol region, revered as much for its terroir as for its venerated estates, has with this particular vintage, presented a tableau riche with complexity and nuance.

 

Distinct Vintage Character

Ripened under the auspices of a Bordeaux year that sidestepped the spotlight in favour of its illustrious successor, the 2001 vintage bears witness to an uncanny balance of ripeness and acidity; a symphonic blend that makes for an astute wine investment consideration. Merlot, the lifeblood of Pomerol, thrives in such settings and at Château Le Pin it has flourished, finding both heft and elegance.

This wine offers a sensory promenade through an alchemy of cherries and plums, with subtle whispers of earthy truffles and refined oak that dance harmoniously on the palette. The 2001 Le Pin's evolution in the bottle has been nothing short of remarkable—a testament to its crafting—and it now stands at a plateau of maturity where tannins have softened into silken threads amidst the tapestry of its flavour profile.

 

An Investment Landscape Painted by Terroir and Time

The gravitas of fine wine investment is encapsulated in offerings like the 2001 Le Pin. Rooted in soils uniquely conducive to excellence, their agrarian alchemy fused with man's artisanal pursuit yields liquid treasures poised for those with discerning taste and a sagacious outlook on investment.

For connoisseurs and investors alike charting the course through Pomerol's vinous seas, the 2001 vintage remains an illustrative beacon. It is a paragon of what time and terroir can bestow upon grapes transmuted into wine—capturing the very essence of why one might pause to savour site-specific marvels.

As an emblematic narrative within your refined collection or portfolio, 2001 Le Pin from Chateau Le Pin offers not just transcendental enjoyment but also stands as a testament to Pomerol's heritage. The story it weaves is one richly adorned with the potential for future appreciation—sensual, cerebral, and pecuniary—a triad cherished in the realm of exquisite vintages.

Current market price

$57,670.00

12x75cl

Highest score

98

POP score

1925

Scores and tasting notes

98

A tremendous effort, this 500-case cuvee (one of Bordeaux's original garage operations) is even better in 2001 than it was in 2000. Its deep ruby/plum/purple color is accompanied by an extraordinary perfume of creme de cassis, cherry liqueur, plums, licorice, caramel, and sweet toast. This flamboyant, opulently textured, rich, concentrated Pomerol is a brilliant success as well as one of the wines of the vintage for 2001. Its low acidity and extraordinary ripeness suggest early drinkability, but it has proven it can last for 18-20 years.

Robert Parker Jr - Wine Advocate #153 June 2004

98

A tremendous effort, this 500-case cuvee (one of Bordeaux’s original garage operations) is even better in 2001 than it was in 2000. Its deep ruby/plum/purple color is accompanied by an extraordinary perfume of creme de cassis, cherry liqueur, plums, licorice, caramel, and sweet toast. This flamboyant, opulently textured, rich, concentrated Pomerol is a brilliant success as well as one of the wines of the vintage for 2001. Its low acidity and extraordinary ripeness suggest early drinkability, but it has proven it can last for 18-20 years.

Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 29 June 2004

94

Tasted blind at Bordeaux Index's 10-Year On horizontal. This has a decadent bouquet with immense richness and voluptuousness, an almost honeyed bouquet with marmalade and sloes, Maraschino cherries and apricots. The palate is medium-bodied with a very sweet, luscious entry, rounded and generous with I suspect a lower acidity level than its peers. That honeyed theme continues right to the finish, although it slightly detracts from the essence of Bordeaux and could actually be a very fine Napa wine. Tasted March 2011.

Neal Martin - Wine Journal May 2011

Vintage performance