Château Le Pin 1982

Château Le Pin holds a unique charm in Bordeaux, you know. This 1982 vintage, entirely Merlot, is something special. Opening a bottle like this means sharing a truly exceptional moment.

This wine makes its appearance in Volume 3, as a gift from the aunt of Le Pin to Shizuku and his friends. Knowing it sold for 700,000 yen at auction, you can imagine the anticipation and thrill when opening it.

When you pour it, the deep ruby color is striking, with a hint of orange at the rim, showing its age. The aroma is open and welcoming, filled with ripe plums and black cherries. But there's more—truffles, spices, and an undercurrent of sous-bois complexity. You could seriously spend all day just enjoying these scents.

The taste is rich from the first sip, with silky tannins that elegantly flow across your palate. The sweetness of the fruit and the acidity are perfectly in harmony, almost like they're dancing in your mouth. There's an earthy touch in the finish, leaving a long-lasting impression. This is the kind of wine you want to savor slowly.