Community Tasting Notes 16

• Ian S wrote:

  December 25, 2015 - Still quite a good colour but there is some bricking at the rim and there is a slightly dull hue to the claret/purple colour (surprisingly dull considering the acidity).
  
  There is a strong leafiness to the nose, pleasing to me, but I understand others would not appreciate it. There is lovely sweet blackcurrant & cherry fruit in able support and the faintest of meatiness behind that.
  
  On the palate the fruit isn't overbearing and carries that same balance with the more savoury green pepper / leafiness. Acidity is quite tangy and just avoiding being too assertive. Slightly short finish that reveals a little woodiness at the end.
  
  Overall a pleasing but definitely not showy wine.

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• spisakc wrote: 87 points

  February 21, 2013 - I can't say I disagree terribly with all the reviews but I do believe mid to upper 80s is about right on the rating today. The bottles were definitely not turned, but the aging hasn't helped lately. If you have any of theses, I would drink them now. Mine were correctly stored in a temp/humidity controlled cellar. Strong Merlot fruit for sure but they also had quite a peppery finish as well. Fortunately, we did drink them with a hearty meal so they were enjoyed by all.

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• Olivier VGdB wrote: 88 points

  January 5, 2013 - - Ruby color - Aromes de fruits noirs murs, cafe et cigare.
  A boire

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• Xavier Auerbach wrote: 87 points

  February 4, 2011 - My last bottle of this controversial wine (WS: 90, RP: 77). Sombre, mature colour; lovely Merlot-fruit, cherries, slightly buttery, but also a clear minerally touch; refreshing acidity and typical 1994-tannins, but avoids dryness; good length, dried fruit, bitters. As always the truth is somehwere in the middle; a good expression of vintage and terroir (sables) - and this defines its limits. Drink now.

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• Xavier Auerbach wrote: 88 points

  October 30, 2009 - A private dinner (@ Home): Paired with the 1995. Fully mature, light, refined aromas.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 1994
• Type Red
• Producer Château La Pointe
• Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard n/a
• Country France
• Region Bordeaux
• SubRegion Libournais
• Appellation Pomerol

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• In Cellars 29 (53%)
• Consumed 26 (47%)

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