Chateau Le Pin Collection

About

Nestled in the heart of Bordeaux’s Right Bank, Château Le Pin is widely recognized as one of the world’s most coveted fine wines. Established in 1979 by the Thienpont family—led by visionary winemaker Jacques Thienpont—this micro-estate transformed the landscape of fine wine by pioneering the garage wine movement. Named after the solitary pine tree standing near the property, Le Pin has risen from modest beginnings to become an iconic symbol of rarity, craftsmanship, and pure luxury. The Terroir & Winemaking Mastery Spanning roughly 2.7 hectares (less than 7 acres) of prime gravelly soil embedded with clay and sand, the vineyard sits in the famous Pomerol appellation. This unique terroir allows the Merlot grape to achieve exceptional maturity and depth. Grape Composition: Predominantly 100% Merlot, producing opulent, velvety, and aromatically complex profiles. Micro-Production: Producing an average of just 400 to 600 cases per vintage, every bottle is extraordinarily rare and highly sought after by global collectors. Artisanal Craftsmanship: Hand-harvested with rigorous grape selection, malolactic fermentation in 100% new French oak, and unfiltered bottling ensure maximum purity and concentration. Tasting Profile & Collector Value Château Le Pin is celebrated for its decadent aromatics and silky texture. On the nose, expect rich notes of black cherry, plum, truffles, exotic spices, and subtle toasted oak. The palate delivers seamless, velvety tannins paired with vibrant acidity, giving the wine both immediate hedonistic appeal and remarkable aging potential. Top vintages—such as 1982, 1990, 2000, 2009, 2015, and 2018—regularly score near-perfect marks from international critics and command top prices at global fine wine auctions. Explore our curated selection of Château Le Pin vintages below. Whether you are expanding an investment-grade wine collection or sourcing an unforgettable bottle for a special celebration, secure your piece of Pomerol history today.