Chateau Le Pin 1996

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (92)

Like many 1996 Pomerols, there is a certain austerity to the tannins, and the wines are not as generous and voluminous as they would be from a great right bank vintage like 1998 or 2000. Nevertheless, this is a top-notch example, more structured than usual, but still has the exotic notes of melted chocolate, roasted espresso, a hint of coconut, and a plethora of jammy black fruits. Relatively supple, even for the vintage, this flamboyant, medium-bodied wine shows superb ripeness, purity, and overall balance with a bit of dry tannin in the finish.

Winespectator (90)

Subtle and satisfying. Blackberry and green tobacco aromas follow through to a medium-to-full body, with silky tannins and a medium finish. Delicious.

Rene Gabriel (17)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 17/20 points.