2016 Chateau La Pointe

France / Bordeaux / Pomerol Rouge
 
Château La Pointe has a beautiful dark colour. Intense scents of red fruits mixed with elegant woody hints. Dense start, nice mid-palate, and gorgeous finish.
 
Falstaff tasting notes (June 2017): "Dark ruby garnet, purple reflections, faint brightening on the rim. Inviting bouquet with a floral touch, delicate hibiscus, ripe Amarena cherry and touch of tangerine zest. Juicy palate with sweet, but tightly meshed texture, ripe tannins, fine nougat, and a very long finish. Certain ageing potential".
 
The Wine Cellar Insider/Jeff Leve tasting notes (April 2017): "Polished, soft plums, and chocolate with earthy black cherry to complicate matters, the fruit is juicy, medium bodied and shows dark chocolate in the finish".
 
Primeurs tasting comments by Hubert de Boüard de Laforest (March 2017): “The colour is dense, with dark purple tints. Aromas of violet and small forest fruit gently appear. They are followed by cedar, black spices, and sandalwood. The palate is smooth and creamy, yet not at all heavy; beautifully fresh and well-balanced. The length is impressive, caressing, and voluptuous with an inviting, mouth-watering finish. This is a great vintage where the fullness of the fruit and perfect ripeness are united".
 
Blend:
83% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Franc.
 
Ratings vintage 2016:
Berliner Wine Trophy: 94-95/100.