{"title":"Le Pin Wine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold\"\u003eLe Pin: The Unicorn of Pomerol\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLe Pin stands among the rarest and most sought-after wines in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eProduced from a tiny 2.7-hectare vineyard in the heart of Pomerol, Le Pin is released in quantities so small — just 400 to 600 cases per vintage — that bottles disappear into private collections almost immediately after release. Since Jacques Thienpont first bottled the estate independently in 1979, Le Pin has grown from an obscure Pomerol parcel into one of Bordeaux's defining cult wines, rewriting global perceptions of what Right Bank Merlot could achieve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe wine is celebrated for its extraordinary texture, seductive aromatics, and almost Burgundian sense of finesse — a style that set it apart from more structured Bordeaux wines and helped define the modern cult wine movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eStock is extremely limited. Shop current Le Pin availability, or browse our broader \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.weekendwine.com\/collections\/bordeaux\" class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\"\u003eBordeaux collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWhy Le Pin Is One of Bordeaux's Most Collectible Wines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eCollectors pursue Le Pin because nothing else in Bordeaux quite replicates what it delivers — a combination of microscopic production, elite Pomerol terroir, and a luxurious, perfumed style that has captivated the market for four decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe wine's defining characteristics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOne of the smallest productions in all of Bordeaux at 400–600 cases per vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePure Merlot expression from gravel and sand soils that deliver lift, texture, and aromatic complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eA silky, opulent style that sits apart from both the power of Pétrus and the structure of the Left Bank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRobert Parker awarded perfect 100-point scores to the 1982, 2009, and 2010 vintages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIntense secondary market demand and rising prices across top vintages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eMany collectors view Le Pin as one of Bordeaux's most singular wines — prized less for sheer scale or power and more for its texture, perfume, rarity, and almost Burgundian finesse. For many serious collectors, owning Le Pin is a statement in itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eEstate History\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhen Jacques Thienpont acquired the vineyard in 1979, the site had never been bottled independently — its fruit was previously sold off in bulk. Recognizing the extraordinary potential of the terroir, Thienpont transformed Le Pin into one of the world's most sought-after cult wines through meticulous farming and an uncompromising focus on quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAt the time, the property was modest even by Pomerol standards. Through severe selection, very low yields, and obsessive attention to detail, Le Pin rapidly developed a reputation for extraordinary richness, texture, and individuality. Its rise coincided with the growth of international fine wine collecting in the 1980s and 1990s, helping establish Le Pin as one of Bordeaux's ultimate symbols of rarity and exclusivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eDespite its global prestige, Le Pin remains remarkably artisanal in scale — a tiny winery and a single vineyard, operated with the same focus and intimacy as when Thienpont first began. That unchanged identity is a large part of what makes it so compelling to collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eTerroir \u0026amp; Vineyard Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAt the heart of Le Pin lies a terroir that is genuinely unlike anywhere else in Pomerol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhile much of the appellation is defined by heavy clay soils — the foundation of Pétrus's commanding power — Le Pin's vineyard contains a significant proportion of gravel and sand. These lighter soils contribute the aromatic lift, silky texture, and freshness that have become the wine's signature, distinguishing it clearly from the broader, more massive styles typical of the appellation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe vineyard spans just 2.7 hectares near Château Pétrus and Château Trotanoy in the heart of Pomerol, planted almost entirely to Merlot with only a tiny scattering of Cabernet Franc vines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eKey terroir characteristics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGravel and sandy soils with clay influence that promote aromatic lift and textural finesse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIron-rich subsoils that encourage early, even ripening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eExtremely low yields that concentrate fruit intensity without sacrificing freshness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMeticulous hand farming and rigorous sorting at harvest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTiny overall production that makes each vintage extraordinarily scarce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe result is a wine that combines richness, perfume, sensual texture, and silky structure — powerful enough to age for decades, yet seductive enough to captivate from the moment it is opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eWinemaking Philosophy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWinemaking at Le Pin centers on preserving the extraordinary character of the terroir with as little intervention as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe approach is defined by low yields that deliver natural concentration without forcing extraction, careful sorting to ensure only the finest fruit enters the cellar, and a winemaking style that emphasizes texture and aromatic expression over structure or tannin. New oak is used thoughtfully — present enough to add complexity, restrained enough never to overwhelm the wine's signature perfume and silkiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe result is a wine that feels almost effortlessly luxurious — rich and opulent in youth, yet built with the underlying precision and freshness to evolve gracefully over decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSignature Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eLe Pin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe estate's sole wine and one of the most iconic bottles in all of Bordeaux. Produced almost entirely from Merlot, Le Pin is celebrated for extraordinary texture, aromatic complexity, and a silky, opulent style that sits apart from any other wine in the appellation. Rich, velvety, and profoundly layered, it combines the power and depth of great Pomerol with a perfume and finesse that few Bordeaux wines can match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eLe Pin Vintage Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"overflow-x-auto w-full px-2 mb-6\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"min-w-full border-collapse text-sm leading-[1.7] whitespace-normal\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"text-left\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eStyle Profile\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"text-text-100 border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/60 py-2 pr-4 align-top font-bold\" scope=\"col\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1982\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eLegendary, mature, layered with tertiary depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNow through 2040+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1989\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRich, opulent, beautifully evolved\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNow through 2045+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1990\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eMonumental, exotic, one of the estate's iconic vintages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNow through 2050+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e1998\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eClassic Right Bank structure with exceptional complexity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eNow through 2055+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eDense, luxurious, still developing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2025 through 2060+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003ePowerful and highly age-worthy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2030 through 2070+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eRich, expressive, seductive — 100 points Parker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2025 through 2060+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2010\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003eStructured, precise, exceptionally long-lived — 100 points Parker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"border-b-0.5 border-border-300\/30 py-2 pr-4 align-top\"\u003e2035 through 2080+\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhy is the wine so expensive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLe Pin combines microscopic production, elite Pomerol terroir, exceptional quality, and intense global collector demand. With only 400–600 cases produced per vintage and a collector base that spans continents, demand far outstrips supply at every level of the market — driving prices that place Le Pin among the most valuable wines in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhat does the wine taste like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLe Pin is celebrated for one of the most luxurious and expressive styles in Bordeaux. Typical tasting notes include black cherry, ripe plum, chocolate, espresso, exotic spice, truffle, and silky dark fruit. Mature vintages develop extraordinary textural complexity, seamless integration, and earthy depth while maintaining the freshness and aromatic precision that define the estate's signature style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eHow does it compare to Château Pétrus?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBoth are benchmark Pomerol estates, but they express the appellation in distinctly different ways. Pétrus is typically associated with power, density, and structure driven by its heavy clay soils. Le Pin's gravel and sand terroir contributes greater aromatic lift, perfume, and textural finesse — a style many collectors describe as more flamboyant and immediately seductive. Serious collectors often pursue both as complementary rather than competing expressions of Pomerol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eHow rare is the production?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eLe Pin produces just 400 to 600 cases per vintage on average — making it one of the smallest productions of any serious Bordeaux estate. By comparison, Pétrus produces around 2,500–3,000 cases per year, and most classified Left Bank châteaux produce tens of thousands. That scarcity is fundamental to Le Pin's identity and pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-2 -mb-1 text-base font-bold\"\u003eWhere can I buy Le Pin?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeekend Wine carries current and back-vintage Le Pin, including case offerings from top vintages. Availability is extremely limited — shop current stock above or contact us directly for specific vintage and format requests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2009-le-pin-pomerol-case-of-3-btls","title":"2009 Le Pin, Pomerol, Case of 3 btls","description":"\u003cdiv data-is-intersecting=\"true\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a0cba79-bd34-83e8-ad47-a382b39e3884-0\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-184\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a0cba79-bd34-83e8-ad47-a382b39e3884-0\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a0cba79-bd34-83e8-ad47-a382b39e3884-0\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5-instant\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"2650af0a-d08a-4d9e-9855-aa41c4ac04cd\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"383\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe 2009 \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLe Pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is one of Bordeaux’s ultimate unicorn wines, produced in microscopic quantities from a tiny gravel and sand vineyard in Pomerol. This legendary 100% Merlot is offered in ultra \u003cspan\u003erare 3-pack original wood and drips with \u003c\/span\u003elayers of exotic dark fruit, silk, spice, over a seamless texture that led \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRobert Parker called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e“the greatest Le Pin I have tasted.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Weekend Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45583461810375,"sku":"BDX:LEP:LEPI-PK03-2009-F0L0C0","price":15150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0667\/6693\/0119\/files\/32932129-FB48-4AF0-9F8F-A5C28F14CE8D.jpg?v=1759524944"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.weekendwine.com\/collections\/le-pin-wine-collection.oembed","provider":"Weekend Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}