98 Wine Spectator
A river of ganache-coated raspberry pâte de fruit flavors courses through this version, flecked liberally with anise notes and underscored by warm earth accents. Shows terrific concentration for the vintage, brimming with energy as the fruit cascades through a sweet, tobacco-accented finish that is ridiculously long. This transcends the general vintage profile, delivering extra depth and drive to the fruit. A tannic spine matches the fresh acidity. Best from 2022 through 2040. — JM
98 Wine Spectator
A river of ganache-coated raspberry pâte de fruit flavors courses through this version, flecked liberally with anise notes and underscored by warm earth accents. Shows terrific concentration for the vintage, brimming with energy as the fruit cascades through a sweet, tobacco-accented finish that is ridiculously long. This transcends the general vintage profile, delivering extra depth and drive to the fruit. A tannic spine matches the fresh acidity. Best from 2022 through 2040. — JM
19 Rene Gabriel
Kunz Fassprobe 18: (100% Merlot, 32 hl/ha, 13.9% vol. Alkohol) Samtenes, frisches, fein cremiges, komplexes Bouquet, Erdbeergelee, Vanillepuder, Minze, Himbeeren, zarter Kräuter. Ausgewogener, seidener, duftiger, frischer Gaumen mit cremiger, eleganter Struktur, kräftiger, vielfältiger, süsser Aromatik, feinem Tannin, sehr guter Frucht, sehr langer, feiner Abgang mit süssen Rückaromen. (19/20). 18: René Gabriel., Fassprobe: Ein geradliniger, präzis ausgerichteter Wein mit ganz vielen, roten Beeren. Im Gaumen wirkt er parfümiert wie ein Musigny. Insgesamt die etwas leichtere Jahrgangsseite zeigend. (18/20).
19 Rene Gabriel
Kunz Fassprobe 18: (100% Merlot, 32 hl/ha, 13.9% vol. Alkohol) Samtenes, frisches, fein cremiges, komplexes Bouquet, Erdbeergelee, Vanillepuder, Minze, Himbeeren, zarter Kräuter. Ausgewogener, seidener, duftiger, frischer Gaumen mit cremiger, eleganter Struktur, kräftiger, vielfältiger, süsser Aromatik, feinem Tannin, sehr guter Frucht, sehr langer, feiner Abgang mit süssen Rückaromen. (19/20). 18: René Gabriel., Fassprobe: Ein geradliniger, präzis ausgerichteter Wein mit ganz vielen, roten Beeren. Im Gaumen wirkt er parfümiert wie ein Musigny. Insgesamt die etwas leichtere Jahrgangsseite zeigend. (18/20).
97 Robert Parker
Made from 100% Merlot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Le Pin opens a little closed and broody, slowly unfurling to offer notes of baked plums, Black Forest cake and raspberry pie with touches of iron ore, crushed rocks, roses and star anise plus a waft of cardamom. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers the most jaw-dropping, exquisitely ripe tannins with amazingly seamless freshness and layer upon layer of red and black fruits, finishing with incredible energy and depth. WOW!<br/>
97 James Suckling
This Le Pin is extremely linear and compact with tight, polished tannins that flow down the center of the palate. Full-to medium-bodied, succulent and tangy with orange-peel and hazelnut undertones. Dusty and polished at the same time. Superb length. Drink after 2022.
95 Vinous
The 2017 Le Pin gained tremendously in élevage. Ripe, racy sumptuous to its core, Le Pin is super expressive today. Sweet floral notes and a kiss of French oak perk up the dark red cherry fruit in a Pomerol endowed with notable textural resonance. As always, Le Pin is a wine of real personality and character. The 2017 spent 18 months in French oak, 50% new.
95 Vinous
The 2017 Le Pin gained tremendously in élevage. Ripe, racy sumptuous to its core, Le Pin is super expressive today. Sweet floral notes and a kiss of French oak perk up the dark red cherry fruit in a Pomerol endowed with notable textural resonance. As always, Le Pin is a wine of real personality and character. The 2017 spent 18 months in French oak, 50% new.
