Château La Pointe 2019

Characteristics and tasting advice for Château La Pointe 2019

Tasting

Color
Intense and bright, the color reveals a dense hue with purple reflections.

Nose
The nose exudes aromas of black fruits such as blackberry and bigarreau cherry, accompanied by toasted and spicy notes.

Palate
In the mouth, this wine seduces with its creamy, spherical, elegant and refined tannins. The finish reveals a nice tension and a sapid character.

Food and wine pairings

This Pomerol wine will pair perfectly with red meats, game, roasted or braised poultry. It will also wonderfully accompany stewed dishes and refined cheeses.

Service and aging

To fully appreciate Château La Pointe 2019, it is recommended to aerate the wine one hour before tasting. This vintage can be enjoyed from 6 years and will keep until around 2039. In its early years, it will reveal floral notes, red and black fruits, with spicy and toasted flavors, before developing over time evolution aromas such as truffle, undergrowth, game, leather and tobacco.

An elegant Pomerol wine with refined tannins and beautiful tension

The property

Château La Pointe, located in the Pomerol appellation on the right bank of Bordeaux, was founded in 1868 and covers 23 hectares. Currently led by Eric Monneret, the château has experienced a renaissance since its acquisition by the Generali group in 2007.

The vineyard

The vineyard of Château La Pointe covers 23 hectares in the heart of the Pomerol appellation. The soils are varied, composed of gravels, pebbles, clay-gravel and sandy soils on clays or gravels, offering a diversity of terroirs that contributes to the complexity of the wine.

The vintage

The year 2019 was marked by a less humid winter than previous ones followed by a cool spring. The summer proved to be hot and dry, with a temperature peak reaching 41°C. Light rains in September (11 mm on the 10th and 23 mm on the 22nd) allowed for optimal ripening of the grapes. The harvest began on September 16 for the young vines and ended on October 3 and 4 for the cabernet francs. The harvested grapes were of excellent quality, without botrytis, with thick skins and mature seeds.

Vinification and aging

Traditional vinification respecting the fruit and the terroir. Aging in French oak barrels allows the wine to develop its structure and aromatic complexity.

Blend

Merlot (76%) and cabernet franc (24%).