Bright ruby. Perfumed aromas of black raspberry, cherry, violet and bitter chocolate, plus a whiff of roasted ripeness (Alexandre Theinpont told me that the mildew gave a slight dryness to the skins, which in turn was responsible for a note of torrefaction in the wine). Offers almost confectionery sweetness of cassis, raspberry and spice flavors; dense but not huge. But not quite as exotic as the superb '98, which features notes of pineapple and passion fruit. Finishes long and ripely tannic, with notes of spice and bitter chocolate.

Exotic, opulent, extravagant, and impossible to resist, the 2000 Le Pin is an explosive, virtually perfect example of this estate. Dense purple-colored, with luxurious levels of extract and richness, this intense, unctuously-textured, black fruit-filled Pomerol is thick enough to drink with a spoon. Revealing abundant tannin and definition for such a young Le Pin, it is typical of many of the blockbuster, but backward and tannic 2000 Pomerols. It is a great wine for multi-millionaires who are able to latch onto a few bottles. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2025.

An outstanding wine, but I am a little disappointed. It should have more concentration. Soft and plummy, with chocolate, berry and mineral. Full--bodied, with velvety tannins and a round finish. Starting to open. Very drinkable and soft. Distinguished. This is so Richebourg DRC

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