Lee Pitofsky

9.4

Drinking so great right now. A terrific balance of both power and elegance showing excellent complexity and depth. Sweet black and red fruits, dried red flowers and seamlessly integrated tannins. Alcohol is a bit prevalent at first, but blows off after an hour decant. Finishes long, velvety and seductive. In a wonderful place. — 6 years ago

Dr. Owen Bargreen

9.7

Ethereal, silky and marvelously poised, the 2011 Le Pin (WWB, 97) is sourced from an extremely small estate is located in the commune of Pomerol. It is amongst the world's most expensive red wines, as this was very graciously shared by my colleague Dr. Hong. I was most impressed by the opulent, pillowy texture of the wine, which is still quite primary now at the eight year mark. Elegant tannins line the massive core of dark fruits, all leading the breathtaking, near minute-long finish. This true heavyhitter really needs another ten years of bottle age to hit its stride and will provide drinking enjoyment past my lifetime. Drink 2025-2055- 97 — 7 years ago

Sara Maule

9.3

Super balanced even after 11 years. Without any doubt a big big wine. Will buy my second bottle to be stored in my cellar. — 8 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.3

Vintage 2010 #aglianico 24 m woodripening Lots of character, stubborn and therefore beautiful — 8 years ago

Kevin Ortzman

9.3

A very complex Boudreaux style from Napa. Complex with dark fruit, graphite with a long velvety finish. Fantastic bottle! — 9 years ago

with Russell and Rick

Anna Savino

9.5

Pronounced nose of Juicy red plums, red cherries, strawberry, raspberry and cranberry, rose hips, dust ... fresh herbs and mint then licorice. Med+ acid, medium body with smooth silky integrated tannins. Medium finish but overall so incredibly weightless yet with so much character... showed even better the second night!
What is so impressive is how refreshing and lifted this is amongst so many darker ready wines from this warm vintage!!! — 6 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Was lucky enough to try again. History of Chapoutier family dates back to the early 19th century when current owner Michel Chapoutier’s great-, great-, great-grandfather Marius purchased estate & famous l’Hermitage vineyards. Aromas of rich red fruits and elegant spice. On the palate raspberry, cherry & currant flavors with notes of floral and oak. Firm tight Rustic tannins that ease up a bit with time, well balanced ending with spice and cedar. Very nice! Tasting Sample. Has lots of room to bottle evolve. — 7 years ago

Shengli Hu

9.0

Tastes like Cab Franc done well, fuller bodied at 14% abv, smoke, pyrazene, cedar, dark cherries, and game. Medium tannins and elevated acidity. — 7 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.3

Now THIS is what I want out of an Italian red. Balsamic, figs, dried cherries and tar on the nose. More the same on the tongue plus some leathery notes. And some lilacs! It is lithe yet thick, like a violet colored lightweight down comforter it will keep you warm. I poured a glass and am going to try again in an hour or so.......okay I’m coming back to it now almost two hours after. The VA has blown off more which is both good and bad depending how you look at it. Oddly the fruit seems fresher. And more. More plush ripe fruit. I’m into this but I fear it’s age made it fall off a bit faster than I surmised. — 8 years ago

Will Harahan

9.2

Le Pin Pomerol is a unique wine, that has lingered in my memory since it's consumption. It was a brought as a gift & it was something I hadn't had before. It's something I'd love to have again, despite this vintages limited availability and steep price. — 12 years ago

Shay A

9.4

Lots of fun bottles were popped at Al’s hosting this past weekend for his birthday celebration. All were served blind. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 6 reds and 1 dessert wine.

Fantastic showing. Unmistakably Rhône. It smells of charred potpourri, spicy rhubarb and tea leaves. On the palate, it was light and nimble with a decidedly black pepper like finish. I was very confident this was southern Rhône CdP as I didn’t get any smoked meat or iron type notes like I typically do with northern Rhône. Just a hint of sweetness in the black cherry core to bring out the acidity and smooth the tannins. I called this southern Rhône CdP from the mid 2000s. — 7 years ago

with joe, Dan and 2 others

Alex Jones

Marketing/Development Kunni/Westerly Wines

9.0

Soulful and got better over time. Candied dark fruit, tobacco and spice. Really elegant. — 7 years ago

Gabriele Rotti

9.1

Wonderful wine, best producer! — 7 years ago

Marc vanholst

9.8

First time I tried a trilogie and it is superb ! — 8 years ago

Becky George

Winemaker Kelly Fleming Wines

9.4

So gorgeous. Cant believe how young and fresh this tastes. 04 that takes like a 12. All floral and pretty, plenty of dark berry fruits on the nose and palate, super elegant and refined. — 8 years ago