2015 Le Pin
By Chateau Le Pin
2015 Le Pin from Chateau Le Pin, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France
In the temple of Pomerol splendour, there stands an edifice to winemaking that is epitomised by the venerated 2015 vintage from Chateau Le Pin. This particular year was a hymn to the sophistication achievable in Bordeaux’s right bank, and its harmonious climate conditions have given us an offering that is nothing short of mesmerising.
The Embodiment of the Vintage
The 2015 Le Pin is a testament to a season marked by a hot June and a temperate July and August, interspersed with beneficial bouts of light rain. This Goldilocks-like confluence of weather ensured optimal ripening of the grapes, allowing this wine’s characteristics to flourish spectacularly within its youth and promise profound longevity — a salient feature for wine investors seeking wines with decadal horizons.
A Sensorial Narrative Woven with Precision and Grace
Each sip of the 2015 Le Pin narrates a story where deep plummy flavours convene with hints of truffle and dark chocolate, imparting layers of complexity uncovered over the course of an evening. Its texture can only be described as a tapestry of finesse — lush velvety tannins deftly interwoven with a vibrant acidity that ensures freshness amidst the richness. This ensures that each tasting is an exercise in uncovering new subtleties and nuances.
The brilliance of this wine lies in its impeccable balance; it is a creature born of a vintage where every element plays its role to perfection. For enthusiasts and collectors seeking to expand their assemblage of fine wines, the 2015 offering from Chateau Le Pin presents an opportunity to acquire a wine that melds rarity with remarkable ageing potential—key considerations in wine investment.
In summary, the 2015 Le Pin is an opulent orchestration of fruit, terroir and human endeavour. An eloquent vintage that is rich both in flavour and investment promise, it undeniably emanates an aura befitting its illustrious lineage from Chateau Le Pin.
Market price (SGD)
$52,580.00
12x75cl
Highest score
99
POP score
1657.89
Scores and tasting notes
Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2015 Le Pin hits the dance floor with a completely gregarious nose of plum preserves, blackberry tart and wild blueberries, boldly accented by suggestions of Chinese five spice, cigar boxes, menthol and violets plus an earthy waft of underbrush. Full-bodied, concentrated, muscular and earthy with a firm backbone of exquisitely ripe, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness, it has an incredibly long finish featuring exotic spice and mineral layers.
Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 21 February 2018