The 2014 La Pointe has a composed, truffle and smoke tinged bouquet that opens nicely in the glass, touches of incense emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with supple, fine tannin and well-judged acidity. This is refined and poised, displaying commendable energy and harmony towards the finish that begs you back for another sip. This is a well-made La Pointe from Eric Monnoret, a Pomerol that seems to be improving now that it is in bottle. One to watch... Tasted twice with consistent notes.

Ce pomerol, qui n'a rien de confidentiel, ne manque pas d'élégance. Le nez mêle d'agréables senteurs de baies mûres, de boisé réglissé, de fleurs printanières et d'amande. On retrouve cette complexité dans une bouche à la fois ronde et fraîche, fine et goûteuse, soutenue par des tanins délicats qui assurent une finale savoureuse.

Beautiful dark-fruit and wet-stone aromas follow through to a medium body, integrated and polished tannins and a fresh, fruity finish. Always a mineral undertone to this. Drink in 2019.