Tasting Notes
JancisRobinson.com 17.0
This is the first vintage of Jacques Thienpont’s new wine, over the border in St-Émilion. Eight hectares of 30-year-old vines, harvested three weeks later than at Le Pin. 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc. Spicy, ripe and plummy on the nose. Something a little bready? Overall fragrant and lively. Dry, firm but seemingly gentle tannins. (JH)
Anticipated maturity: 2017-2025