2008 Chateau Le Pin Bordeaux Blend

Bordeaux Blend - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JL 97 DC 96 WA 95 VN 94 JS 93 WS 93
JL 97

TheWineCellarInsider.com, July 2018

Exotically textured, with a melange of red fruits, licorice, flowers and citrus, the wine has body, length, purity of fruit and complexity. But it is the lush texture that steals the show! This beauty will age for at...
DC 96

Decanter, January 2018

This has the generosity of a Pomerol, displaying airbrushed tannins against juicy, rich blueberry and raspberry Merlot notes, all enveloped in smoky grilled oak. This has cracked the persistency that most 2008s don't...
WA 95

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, August 2022

(95+ points) The 2008 Le Pin is a classic that's evolving more slowly than the 2009 or 2010. Unwinding in the glass with a deep and youthfully primary bouquet of dark berries, cherries, exotic spices, vanilla pod and...
VN 94

Vinous, February 2018

The 2008 Le Pin has a sumptuous bouquet with red cherries, crushed strawberry, truffle, orange rind and light floral scents. It comes across as being fully mature although the palate indicates that it will gift a long...
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, December 2010

It seems almost Burgundian in style with delicate and fresh aromas of dried berries such as strawberries and raspberries. Full to medium-body, it shows super fine tannins and a fresh and clean finish. Complex yet very...
WS 93

Wine Spectator, April 2011

This is all silky and perfumed, with stunningly pretty raspberry, plum and cherry fruit flavors that glide effortlessly over perfumed spice and floral notes. It's almost too easy, but then the latent grip checks in, with...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Bordeaux Blend
Country France
Region Bordeaux
Sub-region Pomerol
Vintage 2008
Size 750ML

The 2008 Chateau Le Pin Bordeaux Blend is a red wine from the prestigious Pomerol region in Bordeaux, France. This vintage showcases the exceptional craftsmanship of the producer, Chateau Le Pin, known for its meticulous attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate awards the 2008 Le Pin a notable 95+ points, citing its "deep and youthfully primary bouquet" that includes dark berries, cherries, exotic spices, vanilla pod, and floral notes. Reviewer William Kelley describes it as "medium to full-bodied, deep and vibrant," with a concentrated core of fruit and velvety tannins. Kelley notes that while the wine is enjoyable now, it has significant aging potential, promising further development over time.

Vinous also praises the 2008 Le Pin, giving it 94 points. Neal Martin highlights its "sumptuous bouquet" featuring red cherries, crushed strawberry, truffle, orange rind, and light floral scents. He comments on its maturity and the presence of raspberry and blackberry fruit, although he mentions that the tannins are "a little edgier" than in other vintages. Martin observes that the wine is not the most voluptuous expression of Le Pin but reflects the growing season's characteristics.

Wine Spectator rates the wine at 93 points, noting its silky texture and "stunningly pretty raspberry, plum and cherry fruit flavors." The review by JM mentions that these flavors "glide effortlessly over perfumed spice and floral notes," with a finish that introduces black tea, clove, and ganache. The wine is described as both easygoing and complex, with a latent grip that adds depth.

Overall, the 2008 Chateau Le Pin offers a refined balance of fruit, tannins, and evolving complexity, making it a noteworthy choice for both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.