Chateau La Pointe - Pomerol 2018 4df5d4d9d819b397555d03cedf085f48

Vinous

91-93 / 100

byNeal Martinthe11/15/2019

The 2018 La Pointe needs some coaxing from the glass, eventually offering scents of blackberry, truffle oil, hints of mint and violet. The palate is medium-bodied with succulent ripe black fruit mixed with cedar and graphite, nicely focused with a gentle grip on the finish. I appreciate the spiciness that lingers on the aftertaste and it should evolve into a fine Pomerol.

WeinWisser

17 / 20

the5/7/2019

Vinous

88-90 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/1/2019

The 2018 La Pointe is an attractive, open-knit Pomerol that will drink well with minimal cellaring. Although not especially complex, the 2018 possesses lovely upfront fruit to match its open-knit, easygoing personality. Ripe cherry, red plum, leather and sweet spice add to the wine's immediacy. Tasted three times.

The Wine Cellar Insider

88-90 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/23/2019

With cherry blossoms and a touch of oak in the nose, the wine is medium bodied, forward and fresh. Most likely enjoyable on release, this wine is made from blending 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc.

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/23/2019

Composed of 74% Merlot and 26% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 La Pointe has a deep garnet-purple color and quite a cedary nose to begin over a core of warm black cherries, blackberry pie and spice cake plus nuances of mossy bark, pencil shavings and smoked meats. Medium to full-bodied, it has a firm, chewy texture and soft freshness enveloping the muscular, savory layers, finishing a little drying.

Jamessuckling.com

93-94 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/12/2019

This is a very solid La Pointe with tight and powerful tannins, backing up the ripe and dark fruit. Big, full and juicy.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

87 / 100

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019

Wine Spectator

91-94 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2019

Cassis and cherry preserve flavors are flanked by apple wood and anise notes, with a light sanguine hint on the finish.

Decanter.com

91 / 100

byJane Ansonthe4/1/2019

This is rather lovely, if a little sweet, and a little lighter than the 2016 at this property with floral notes and some extremely juicy ripe red fruits. There is no doubt that this estate has improved unquestionably over the past decade and here delivers another enjoyably juicy La Pointe, the concentration and balance just perhaps a little more impressive in the 2016 vintage. 25% of the vineyard has now been replanted at 8,500 vines per hectare, a significantly higher density than the previous 6,200v/ha.
Drinking Window 2025 - 2036