2013 La Pointe
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The 2013 La Pointe is missing fruit intensity on the nose as is commonplace this vintage. It feels earthy and perhaps a little subdued. The palate is better with crisp, quite sharp red cherry and strawberry notes on the entry. The tannins are quite fine and there is no sense of under-ripeness on the finish. This is an easy-drinking La Pointe to enjoy over the next 6-8 years, what you might call a "decent stab" in a very difficult growing season.
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Richard Hemming MW, jancisrobinson.com
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
More reviews and scores
Lively fresh blackcurrants on the nose. Fruity! Similar on the palate, the tannins light and a little chalky. Well balanced for the vintage but still a bit lean in the middle. (JH)
Overcooked fruit on the nose – very bold, but has a crudeness that isn’t hugely attractive. Furry tannins, medium body. (RH)
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.