Neal Martin 88

The Le Pin 2007 is a vintage that I have tasted three or four times in bottle, both sighted and blind. It has a pure bouquet with beautifully defined bilberry, blueberry and crushed stone aromas alongside neatly integrated new oak. The palate is fine-boned with a disarming caressing texture thanks to its supple tannins and plenty of black cherry and cassis notes fanning out toward the finish. I have encountered a few bottles that came across as a little disjointed, so there may be some variation here. I hope you get a good one. Bottles should be ready to drink now but should keep for another decade. [Neal Martin, 25/03/2025]

Anticipated maturity: 2019-2033

Vinous 87-90

(12.5% alcohol) Bright, deep ruby-red. Captivating aromas of black raspberry, coffee, smoke, minerals and menthol. Juicy, silky and aromatic in the mouth, with a lovely light touch. Very elegantly styled wine if a bit youthfully tight and on the light side for this property. Finishes with hints of herbs and spices and noteworthy subtle length. I did not find the depth and dimension of a great year but I should note that many early tasters were more impressed by this wine than I was. [Stephen Tanzer, 05/01/2008]

Wine Advocate 88

Tasted at BI Wine & Spirits’ 10-Years-On tasting, the 2007 Le Pin put in a rather odd showing. There was a slight metallic tincture on the nose that appeared to dissipate with aeration. Aromas of kirsch, over-ripe satsuma and gravel soon appear but never really coalesce. The palate is better with fine tannin and good depth, although the second half felt a little disjointed, and there was a slight vegetal note lingering on the finish. I have encountered good bottles of the 2007 Le Pin in the past, including a great bottle at Farr Vintners’ blind 2007 tasting in March 2015. Here, it is outplayed by many of its Pomerol peers, which is why I leave a question mark against my score. Tasted February 2017. [Neal Martin, 28/09/2017]

JancisRobinson.com 19

Still with deep crimson core and youthful in colour. Absolutley
glorious perfume of red fruit and definite floral notes, as well as cinnamon
sweetness. A hint of orange too – wonderfully exotic and still with a very
delicate leafiness that marks this vintage more than most. Totally smooth on
the palate, deep and caressing, with that lovely fragrance carried through onto
the palate. This is gorgeous. Long and succulent with that scent lingering on
and on. (JH) [09/02/2017]

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2027