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La Pointe 2009

RegionBordeaux
Subregion France > Bordeaux > Right Bank > Pomerol
ColourRed
TypeStill
Grape VarietyMerlot

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Tasting Notes

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.

90
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (199), January 2012

The best La Pointe I have yet tasted, the dense ruby/purple-hued 2009 exhibits plenty of mocha, espresso roast, black cherry, and kirsch aromas, and an exuberant, full-bodied, lush style. This is an undeniably appealing and hedonistic wine to drink over the next 10-15 years. (Tasted two times.)

88/90
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (188), April 2010
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