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• bingram wrote: 100 points

  March 2, 2024 - Badly underrated, as this is perfect….period! In this wonderful vintage, this wine is right in the middle of it’s sweet spot! 100

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• BellevuePhil Likes this wine: 98 points

  October 27, 2023 - The first encounter with the 1982 Château Le Pin was nothing short of a revelation, akin to the moment I strummed my fingers across the strings of my beloved Les Paul for the first time. As the deep, garnet hue of the wine filled the glass, it was a visual prelude to the richness that awaited within. The aroma, redolent of ripe cherries, cedar, and a subtle hint of vanilla, wafted through the air like the sweet melody of a timeless ballad.
  
  Upon the first sip, I was transported to the euphoric realm where the strings of my Les Paul guitar hum with a resonance that reverberates through my very core. The wine caressed my palate with the same finesse that my fingers glided over the frets, producing a harmonious blend of flavors that unfolded like the notes of a well-composed sonata. Each nuance of the Le Pin was a chord, resonating with the depth and complexity that mirrored the artistry of a finely crafted guitar solo.
  
  Much like the intricate details of my Les Paul, the 1982 Château Le Pin revealed its layers over time. With each passing moment, the wine evolved in the glass, unraveling a tale of sun-soaked vineyards, meticulous craftsmanship, and the passage of time. The tannins were velvety, reminiscent of the smooth curves of my guitar, while the flavors danced on my tongue, leaving an indelible impression, much like the lingering echo of a well-played riff.
  
  In the company of the 1982 Château Le Pin, I found myself transported to the bygone eras of jazz clubs and smoky lounges, where the music flowed as freely as the wine in my glass. The wine was an elixir of elegance, a libation that transcended the boundaries of time and space, much like the timeless melodies that my Les Paul guitar could conjure.
  
  As I delved deeper into the glass, I was reminded of the countless hours spent perfecting my craft, the dedication to the pursuit of excellence mirrored in the meticulous craftsmanship of the Le Pin. The wine's finish was long and lingering, much like the resonance of a perfectly executed guitar solo, leaving an imprint on my senses that was as unforgettable as a virtuoso performance.
  
  As the evening wore on, I found myself entranced by the allure of the 1982 Château Le Pin, much like the way I had been captivated by the timeless appeal of my Les Paul guitar. With each passing glass, I was transported to a world where the boundaries between reality and imagination blurred, where the complexities of life were distilled into the simple pleasures of savoring an exceptional wine and losing myself in the melodies of my guitar.
  
  In the depths of the 1982 Château Le Pin, I found not just a libation, but a kindred spirit – a reflection of my passion for the finer things in life, the thrill of adventure, and the depth of my romantic soul. The wine was a testament to the artistry of winemaking, a masterpiece that mirrored the craftsmanship of my Les Paul guitar, and together, they created a symphony of sensations that resonated with the very core of my being.
  
  In the final moments of the evening, as I savored the last drops of the 1982 Château Le Pin, I was filled with a profound sense of gratitude. Damn good ol man.
  
  Notes to self: About an hour, maybe 2 depending finesse glass by glass.

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• KoalaHK wrote:

  December 10, 2022 - Drunk at An Other Place Hong Kong - No '82 Bordeaux horizontal would be complete without Le Pin! But yet that statement is a paradox as this is the most un-Bordeaux like wine of all of those we tried today. Exotic, sexy and seductive. It's the Leroy of Bordeaux and so unsurprisingly the wine of the lunch.

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• Jeff Leve wrote: 98 points

  June 7, 2016 - A wine I never thought I'd be able to taste, and I was certainly glad I did. The nose, with its cherry pipe tobacco, floral, mint, oyster shell, wet earth, cherry and mocha was an easy hook. But the sexy, silky, exotic textures, purity of fruit, and velvet finish brought it all the way home. Fully mature, if you have extremely wealthy friends with a bottle or two, have them pull a cork, as there is no reason to age this any longer.

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• Vintage 1982
• Type Red
• Producer Château Le Pin
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Bordeaux
• SubRegion Libournais
• Appellation Pomerol

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• In Cellars 88 (66%)
• Consumed 45 (34%)

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