{"title":"Jacques Thienpont","description":"\u003cp\u003eJacques Thienpont stands among Bordeaux’s most respected vignerons, admired for his precision, discretion, and unwavering commitment to terroir. A member of the Belgian Thienpont wine family, he rose to prominence in 1979 when he acquired a tiny two-hectare parcel in Pomerol and created Le Pin. Le Pin quickly became one of the world’s most sought-after wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted predominantly to Merlot, the vineyard’s gravelly soils and extremely low yields produce a wine of extraordinary concentration and silk-like texture. Aged in 100% new French oak, Le Pin is celebrated for its opulence, purity of fruit, and remarkable aging potential. With production limited to only a few hundred cases annually, its rarity enhances its global prestige.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeeking new expressions of Right Bank terroir, Thienpont later expanded into Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux with L’Hêtre. Situated on limestone-rich slopes, L’Hêtre blends Merlot and Cabernet Franc, delivering freshness, structure, and mineral precision. Its companion wine, La Raison d’Hêtre, offers a more approachable style while maintaining depth and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Saint-Émilion, Thienpont established L’If, a project rooted in exceptional limestone and clay soils. Here, Cabernet Franc plays a prominent role alongside Merlot, producing wines of architectural elegance and refined power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross all his estates, Jacques Thienpont’s philosophy remains constant: meticulous vineyard work, restrained winemaking, and a profound respect for terroir. Today he is helped by the next generation of his extended family. The result is a portfolio that ranges from the legendary Le Pin to the rising stars of Castillon and Saint-Émilion - each wine defined by balance, finesse, and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/8948\/1524\/collections\/Jacques_Thienpont.webp?v=1771859121","url":"https:\/\/www.tanners-wines.co.uk\/collections\/jacques-thienpont.oembed","provider":"Tanners Wines Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}