1998 Château La Pointe
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Tasting notes
Soft, fruity, and diffuse, this elegant, lightweight effort is pleasant, but lacks substance as well as follow-through on the palate. Drink it over the next 4-5 years.
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Aromas of coffee, meat and plums follow through to a full body, with silky tannins and chocolaty finish. Very delicious. Even better than I remember.¿'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. 9,165 cases made.James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2009
Soft, fruity, and diffuse, this elegant, lightweight effort is pleasant, but lacks substance as well as follow-through on the palate. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. Wine Advocate.April, 2001
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.