Chateau La Pointe, Pomerol, France 2020 Chateau de Chantegrive nectarine and rose-petal flavors that

nectarine and rose-petal flavors that evaporate into a vivid finish

A broad swathe of tannins

This is one of those estates showing a new era of quality

with rusty aromas from wood aging and a hint of licorice in the aftertaste

Fermented entirely in French oak barrels

Chateau La Pointe, Pomerol, France 2020 Chateau de Chantegrive nectarine and rose-petal flavors thatClarity and depth to the blueberry and raspberry fruit, they have done an excellent job of working with a hot dry vintage to still deliver this estates trademark charm. Located on soils with plenty of gravel that needed careful attention, and yet this delivers a juicy, fresh core with finely shaped tannins and a moreish salinity on the finish. 93 Pts Jane Anson