“Above all, it is freshness that defines this wine’s bouquet. In addition to hints of eucalyptus, the bouquet reveals notes of raspberries and a touch of licorice. On the palate, the wine capitalizes on the vintage’s generosity, framing it within an elegant and slender profile. The result is an exemplary balance, centered on finesse and savory notes. An expressive, linear, elegant, and persistent wine.” (Yves Beck 2024) - Delivery in a wooden crate is available for orders of 6 bottles of this wine (depending on the country and selected shipping method)
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Eye
A deep purple color with violet highlights and an almost black center
Nose
Elegant and expressive, with notes of cherry and ripe black fruits, accompanied by violet, sweet spices, and a subtle hint of oak
Palate
A silky, enveloping texture, supported by generous fruitiness, lovely freshness, and fine, elegant tannins, leading to a long, harmonious finish
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
2 hours before
Drink starting at
2026
Drink before
2040+
Production
61,000 bottles
Food and Wine Pairings
Pairs well with a porcini mushroom risotto, a herb-roasted sea bass fillet, a duck breast...
Bettane & Desseauve
Wine rated (2023 guide) 94-95/100
Rated estate (2022 guide): 3*Stars (High-quality production that serves as a benchmark in its sector)
About the wine:
A magnificent nose with floral notes that are evident right from the first sip. The silky texture, combined with subtle tannins, creates a sense of well-being with hints of iris and Sichuan black pepper, followed by a mid-palate and an eloquent finish as the wine opens up.
About the estate:
Generali France, the estate’s owner, has every reason to be satisfied with the investments made in the 22 hectares of La Pointe, situated on sandy and gravelly soils. The estate’s talented and consistently inspired director, Éric Monneret, has successfully established his wine’s reputation. He manages his technical team with great skill and heeds the sound advice of consultant Hubert de Boüard. Soil analysis and the implementation of rigorous plot-by-plot management have helped make the estate one of the benchmarks in the region, gaining in aromatic purity and silkiness over the years.
Decanter
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
A fragrant and expressive nose. Beautiful, pure fruit aromas, with a mineral and chalky freshness, combining lively acidity with a pronounced minerality. Still somewhat reserved at this stage, the juicy strawberry notes are slightly overshadowed by aromas of licorice and crushed stone, but the wine remains elegant and well-structured. Excellent definition and delicate persistence, leading to a long and complex finish. A refined and assertive wine. 2027–2043
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
This significant vineyard (23 ha) owes its name to its location at the tip formed by the roads leading to the town center and Catusseau, just outside Libourne. Known for its consistent quality, it was acquired in 2007 by the Generali Group. Éric Monneret, a native of the Jura region who previously worked in Sauternes, manages the vineyard.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated estate (2020 guide) Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker—The Wine Advocate)
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated Estate (2022 Guide) Selected (Please note that this guide is a ranking, and as such, all estates listed here—even those without a star—represent, in our view, the excellence of French winemaking.)
About the estate:
This long-established estate, located at the entrance to Pomerol, has made significant strides since its acquisition by the insurance company Generali: the vineyard has been revitalized, and a new winery has been built. Under the leadership of its director, Éric Monneret, the wine has become truly noteworthy: it now possesses the aromatic charm, smoothness, warmth, and length characteristic of its finest neighbors, as well as a distinctive finesse that, even in hot vintages, prevents it from becoming heavy. This is an estate to watch closely!
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
Rated winery (2022 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
A delicate, creamy nose with aromas of vanilla, red berries, plum, milk chocolate, and sweet spices. Elegant, juicy, and fresh on the palate, this wine has a medium body and an expressive, lingering finish. The tannins are perfectly integrated. Tempting to drink now, but the oaky and spicy notes will benefit from being allowed to develop over the next 2 to 3 years. Best enjoyed after 2026.
Le Figaro vins
Wine rated (2025 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
The nose is vibrant, with sap-like aromas blending crisp, taut red and black berries with floral hints of hyacinth and a base note of mocha. The palate is sumptuous, unfolding with an enveloping texture that evokes the infinite softness of a cashmere shawl, yet always with a touch of sapid freshness. 2027–2042
Yves Beck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 94/100
About the wine:
Above all, it is freshness that defines this wine’s bouquet. In addition to hints of eucalyptus, the bouquet reveals notes of raspberries and a touch of licorice. On the palate, the wine capitalizes on the vintage’s generosity, integrating it into its elegant and slender profile. The result is an exemplary balance, centered on finesse and savory notes. An expressive, linear, elegant, and persistent wine. 2026–2040
Tastingbook - Markus Del Monego
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
About the wine:
Deep purple color with violet highlights and an almost black core. A fragrant nose with aromas of blackberry, black cherry, and violet, supported by notes of vanilla and sweet spices. A subtle hint of roasted notes in the background. On the palate, the wine is well-structured, with ripe tannins, juicy fruit, and notes of plum and chocolate, accompanied by a hint of delicate spices and floral notes. Very nice length on the finish.
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