The primeur tasting of the 2024 vintage of Château le Pin Beausoleil
The 2024 vintage of Château le Pin Beausoleil represents a significant milestone in the history of the estate. This vintage is remarkable as it is the 20th wine produced under the direction of Michael and Ingrid Hallek, who have carefully shaped the estate’s identity since acquiring it in 2004.
A celebration of excellence: Château Le Pin Beausoleil 2016
At Château Le Pin Beausoleil, the art of making exceptional wines is more than a mere pursuit – it embodies a fervent passion. In a recent review, respected wine journalist Alexis Goujard mused over a bottle of Château Le Pin Beausoleil 2016 and summed up the essence of our tireless efforts in his eloquent words.
Early 2025 – off to a good start
The Bordeaux winegrowing campaign in January and February 2025 was a testament to the resilience and expertise of the region’s winegrowers. During these months, the critical phase of pruning and thinning takes place, carefully shaping the dormant vines to ensure a productive growing season. This year, however, the task was made more difficult by sometimes difficult weather conditions.
Vintage 2024: challenges and promising prospects
As the 2024 Bordeaux harvest draws to a close, winemakers are breathing a sigh of relief mixed with anticipation. This year’s vintage was a rollercoaster ride, characterized by extreme weather conditions and unforeseen challenges, but also promises to produce exceptional wines.
The current situation in the Bordeaux vineyards
The Bordeaux wine region, known for its exceptional vintages, is facing major challenges due to weeks of rainfall.
This prolonged period of rain has led to a complex situation for vineyard owners and winegrowers, who now have to deal with the potential impact on the 2024 vintage.
A new chapter: Chateau le Pin Beausoleil and Thomas Duclos
Change is a constant in the world of wine. As seasons shift and vines bear fruit, so do the paths of those who shape the flavors we savor. At Chateau le Pin Beausoleil, we recently bid farewell to a and friend and cherished partner of our property —a man whose expertise and passion have graced our vineyards for nearly two decades.
Winter pruning in organic viticulture
As the cold of winter settles over the vineyards, this time of year is particularly important for Chateau le Pin Beausoleil, as we are committed to organic farming. Winter pruning is a delicate dance between shaping the vines for optimal growth and ensuring the health of the vineyard ecosystem.
Challenges and triumphs: the 2023 vintage in Bordeaux
The Bordeaux wine region has long been revered for its exceptional wines, shaped by a delicate dance between nature and human skill. However, the 2023 vintage was proof of the resilience and adaptability of winegrowers in the face of difficult weather conditions.
Winter work
After many days of very long hours, the 2022 vintage is now in barrels and completing the malolactic fermentation phase. And a somewhat quieter time begins at Chateau Le Pin Beausoleil. Igor Leclere has now started pruning the vines in the cold season, when the plants are entering a recovery phase after the hot summer.
