2009 La Pointe
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James Suckling
Wine Spectator
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(an 85/15 blend of merlot and cabernet franc): Medium red-ruby. Smoky plum, tobacco and a whiff of musky chocolate on the nose. Sweet, ripe and fine-grained, with good depth of texture and moderate definition to the cherry and raspberry fruit flavors. Finishes with pliant tannins, good length and a hint of menthol. This very accessible Pomerol offers considerable early appeal.
This 2009 is the finest La Pointe ever! We can thank the new owners, who had the foresight to hire Hubert de Bouard as their consultant. This blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc from the relatively sandy soils of this vineyard, situated well-off the tenderloin plateau of Pomerol, has a dense purple color and oodles of plum sauce interwoven with blueberry, raspberry and black cherry notes. Full-bodied, opulent, fleshy and very sexy, it should be drunk over the next decade.
Cedary fresh nose – but not herbaceous. Just a touch meaty. Texture is attractively dry rather than drying. Unafraid. Just about fresh. (JH)
About the producer
Since insurance firm Generali purchased this estate in 2007, it has set out to overhaul the property and its reputation – starting with the vineyards – and the results speak for themselves.