2020 Chateau La Pointe - Pomerol AC

JA - 04/21: *La Pointe makes wines that are often not sufficiently recognised within the starry appellation of Pomerol, and yet are consistently enjoyable and full of enticing charm. (…) They have done an excellent job.*

Falstaff Magazin – (93-95) pts – US: *Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Zart mit Gewürzen und Edelholz unterlegte dunkle Beerenfrucht, ein Hauch von Nougat, zart nach Orangenzesten. Saftig, komplex, reife Beeren, zart nach frischen Pflaumen, reife Tannine, gute Frische, mineralischer Nachhall, schokoladiger Touch im Finish, gute Länge, sicheres Entwicklungspotenzial.* - 05/2021

Vinum Magazin – 16/20pts: *Vollmundig und gefällig mit samtenem Tannin und spürbarem, aber nicht dominierendem Holz, recht langes Finale von Beeren und Backgewürzen. Gut gelungen, gefällig.* - 09/2021

WeinWisser – 17,5/20pts - WL: *Purpur mit opaker Mitte und rubinrotem Rand. Verhaltener Beginn mit Schattenmorelle, heller Tabak und Milchschokolade, dahinter getrocknete Veilchen und zarte Graphitnote. Am vielschichtigen Gaumen mit weicher Textur, fein sandiges Extrakt, stützende Rasse und mittlerer Körper. Im gebündelten Finale schwarzbeerige Konturen, dunkle Mineralik und fein mürbe Adstringenz, kann noch zulegen!* – 04/2021

JancisRobinson.com – 16/20pts – JH: *Darkest cherry red with purple rim. More red-fruited than most of the Pomerols just tasted, perhaps the Cab Franc influence, though with only a hint of its usual leafiness. Smooth, rounded, chocolate-textured tannins, and noticeable acidity. Not fully meshed though the fruit is ripe and refreshing, which is not always easy to balance.* - 04/2021

JamesSuckling.com - 92-93pts - JS: *Very aromatic with blackberries, dried flowers and wet earth. It’s medium-bodied with creamy, round tannins that are tight-grained. Fresh finish.* - 05/2021

Vinous.com - 88-90pts - AG: *The 2020 La Pointe is quite pretty and soft. Crushed flowers, sweet red berry fruit, cedar, mint and pipe tobacco all grace this Pomerol, which impresses with grace more than power. Silky tannins add to its immediacy. Not a big wine, but it sure is a charmer.* - 06/21

Vinous.com - (92-94) - NM: * The 2020 La Pointe has a finely tuned and detailed bouquet of black cherries, raspberry, wild strawberry and light truffle scents, unfolding beautifully with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, fine acidity and lovely poise, leading into a mineral-driven, sophisticated finish. This is one of the best vintages of La Pointe I have encountered at this stage. Just superb.* - 04/2021

Thewinecellarinsider.com – (92-94) pts – JL: *Lush, round, soft, silky and fresh, the wine is supple and sexy. There is a depth of flavor, opulent textures and a richness to the finish that holds your attention. This is a big step up in quality for La Pointe. The wine should age for 2 decades with ease.* - 05/2021