La Pointe 2015
750 ml Merlot 84%, Cabernet Franc 16% Bordeaux, France 2015
La Pointe 2015 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Franc (Bordeaux, France), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, charcuterie. Cheapest offer £50.00 at Hedonism Wines.
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£50.00
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Taste profile
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sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
tannin
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior · merchant: soft tannin
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Franc prior
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Facts
Style
Rich, smooth reds
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Colour
Red
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Origin
Bordeaux · France
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Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Franc
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ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
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Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift
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About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
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Merchant's description
One of the largest estates in Pomerol, Château La Pointe spans 23ha of Merlot and Cabernet Franc vines. The 2015 is a blend of 84% Merlot and 16% Cabernet Franc, and offers up a nose filled with black fruit, cherry, blackberry and wild blueberry, together with violet nuances. Well structured on the palate, with smooth, velvety tannins, persistent fruity notes and a wonderfully fresh finish.
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