1989 La Pointe
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Medium ruby, with some dilution in color evident at its edges, this light-bodied, simple, fruity, alcoholic 1989 leaves a great deal to be desired. It should be drunk over the next 3-5 years.
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A soft, delicious '89 that tastes like chocolate mousse. Good dark-ruby color and loads of milk chocolate, earth, berry and mushroom. Full-bodied and round, with soft, velvety tannins. Not as great as I remember, but outstanding.--1989 Bordeaux horizontal. Drink now through 2005.James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1999
Medium ruby, with some dilution in color evident at its edges, this light-bodied, simple, fruity, alcoholic 1989 leaves a great deal to be desired. It should be drunk over the next 3-5 years. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 85.
About the producer
Since insurance firm Generali purchased this estate in 2007, it has set out to overhaul the property and its reputation – starting with the vineyards – and the results speak for themselves.