2008 La Pointe
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Tasting notes
Score 85/100 · Drink 2011-2019, Robert Parker, May 2011
A correct, pleasant wine, the 2008 offers notes of dusty, loamy soil, cherries, herbs and oak. It is a medium-bodied, lightweight claret to drink over the next 6-8 years.
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87
87/100
Average Score
91
89-92/100
Wine Spectator
85
85/100
Robert Parker
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17 points
Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Score 17/20 · Drink 2012-2022, Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com, Oct 2010
Smoky, mineral aroma and attractive pure fruit. Silky tannins with a fresh bite on the finish. Seems more ready than many. (JH)
87 points
Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider
Score 87/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Jul 2009
16.5 points
Jancis Robinson MW
Score 16.5/20 · Drink 2014-2028, Jancis Robinson MW, May 2009
Rich, full, tarry – like the Pomerol before it, not the freshest sample. Lots of density there. Very dry and drying on the finish. Great vigour. Quite polished. Heartfelt, not overdone. Though pretty drying finish. (JR)
About the producer

La Pointe
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.
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