Château La Pointe - Pomerol 2016 (750ml)

 

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92

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93

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92 Pts Decanter

Producer	Château La Pointe
Country	France
Region	Bordeaux
Subregion	Pomerol
Varietal	Bordeaux Blend
Vintage	2016
Sku	210000002242
Size	750ml

Chateau La Pointe Pomerol 2016 

The estate takes its name from the triangular shape of the vineyards. The estate began with a very good reputation in the late 19th century, but the estate (and area) fell into disrepair. The resurrection began in 1941 when the d'Artfeuille family purchased the estate. They slowly began to renovate the estate, but they finally sold it to the French Insurance group Generali France in 2007. Generali France has spent massive amounts of money to renovate the estate and upgrade the wines. All the Cabernet Sauvignon vines were pulled out and replaced with Cabernet Franc and Merlot which is better suited for the area.

Behind every great wine is a great winemaker. Hubert de Bouard has a degree from the university of Bordeaux in Oenology and studied under Dr. Emile Peynaud. If you are not familiar with Emile, he revolutionized winemaking in the late 20thcentury. He is often referred to as “the forefather of modern Oenology”. Dr. Peynaud is credited with being a mentor to the best winemakers in the game, none greater than Michael Rolland. After attending the university of Bordeaux, Mr. Bouard went on to take over all management duties at the great Chateau Angelus, one of the great houses of St. Emilion. Chateau Angelus has been awarded Premier Grand Cru Classe in 1996, and again in 2012 when it was labeled Grand Cru Classe A. Today, Chateau Angelus is selling for over $375 a bottle.

92 Pts Decanter - A very silky, sexy take on the vintage, really demonstrating how they are subtly building delivery of power in La Pointe. The tannins are well defined and pliable, a good support for the black fruits while maintaining the welcoming house style. I really like this wine. The power is subtle but unmistakable and it is clearly going to age well. Hubert de Bouard consults.

This is a very solid Pomerol with a nice balance of fine, dry tannins with well-judged ripeness. But the red-fruit character is a bit shy and a couple of years are probably needed for it to open up fully. Long and complex, dry finish. Drink or hold. 

Lively, offering raspberry and boysenberry fruit infused with anise, carried by velvety structure, and backed by bright acidity. A light apple wood spine keeps this honest.