1999 Le Pin, Pomerol 1x750ml

Vinous 93

The 1999 Le Pin is a vintage that I have only tasted on one occasion. Fiona Morrison commented that she liked how this is aging, and that is borne out on the surprisingly earthy but fresh and lively nose of blackberry and cedar. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin. This has good density, freshness and balance and gentle grip. It has dispensed with the exoticism that it displayed a decade ago and become more serious and introverted in some ways, yet it has a sense of brightness too. The silky finish is trademark Le Pin and is clearly à point. Tasted from an ex-château bottle at the estate. [Neal Martin, 09/10/2019]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2033

Robert Parker 95

Tasted at Bipin Desai’s Le Pin vertical in Los Angeles. Even compared to the 1998 I found that the Le Pin 1999 is far more interesting on the nose, very expressive, pure and beautifully defined with black cherries, cassis, mulberry, hints of fresh fig and damson, but leaving it to acquaint itself with the air: subtle notes of mint and then balsam emerge. The palate is full-bodied and balanced the super-ripe black fruit with both nervosite and a sense of tension. Blackberry, black cherry, a touch of smoke with a touch of zingy mango sorbet just on the finish, leaving the palate fresh and reinvigorated. What a wonderful wine! A total of 550 cases produced. Drink 2010-2020+ Tasted November 2008. [Neal Martin, 11/01/2008]

Anticipated maturity: 2010-2020