le Pin - Pomerol 2004

Wine Advocate

95 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe7/2/2007

There are 580 cases of the exotic, flamboyant 2004 Le Pin. Its dense plum/ruby color is accompanied by sweet aromas of kirsch, cassis, smoke, earth, and roasted herbs. Super-opulent for the vintage, it possesses wonderful fruit and glycerin, medium to full body, and a fleshy personality. It should drink well young, yet age nicely for two decades or more. The Pomerol of the vintage?

Wine Spectator

92 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/31/2007

Very dark-colored for the vintage, with aromas of dark chocolate, forest fruit and toasty oak. Full-bodied, with soft tannins and a long finish. Subtle yet stylish, with meat, berry and spice undertones on the aftertaste. Best after 2009. 580 cases made.

Wine Advocate

92-94 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe6/30/2006

One of the top Pomerols of the vintage, the impressive 2004 Le Pin boasts a classic, exotic perfume of caramelized black fruits, spicy new oak, espresso roast, and chocolate. It is well-delineated, opulent, and medium to full-bodied with refreshing acidity as well as a vigorous, long finish. It will probably close down over the next several years, re-emerge in 5-7 years, and drink well for the following 15+.

Wine Advocate

93-95 / 100

byRobert Parkerthe5/2/2005

Along with Lafleur, Petrus, and Clos l’Eglise, Le Pin is one of the Pomerols of the vintage. The good news (since the 2003 was completely declassified) is that there are 500 cases. The 2004 exhibits a classic, exotic Le Pin bouquet of ripe plum and black cherry fruit intermixed with sweet toasty oak, espresso roast, and a hint of dried herbs. Opulent, medium to full-bodied, and expansive, with moderate acidity, and a fleshy, heady finish, this knockout can be drunk young, or cellared for 15+ years.

Carnets de dégustation RVF

9 / 10

the4/22/2005

Issu de rendements de 37hl/ha à 38hl/ha - ce qui est beaucoup pour Le Pin -, le millésime 2004 dévoile une robe sombre et se fait discret au nez. Il se libre dans une bouche charmeuse, dense et veloutée qui ne ressemble à aucune autre, et allie une incroyable rondeur à une belle fraîcheur. Tout au plus un léger creux et une petite sécheresse sont-ils perceptibles, mais ils se dissiperont au cours de l'élevage. Le Pin 2004 sera un peu moins puissant que d'habitude, mais plus élégant, tout en gardant son incroyable séduction.

Wine Spectator

89-91 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe3/30/2005

This is a lovely soft wine with plum and chocolate character. Medium-to full-bodied, with good tannins and a medium finish. Very silky. Le Pin stil suffered from the drought in 2003 according to manager Alexandre Thienpont. 2004's crop was less than perfect.