The second vintage of the La Pointe cuvée offers lovely structure and great complexity. Freshness and elegance abound—let yourself be surprised!
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Eye
Ruby-red dress
Nose
Delicately fragrant and complex, with aromas of violet and mint complemented by notes of turmeric and bay leaf, and hints of leather
Palate
Fresh on the palate, with notes of redcurrant and quince paste, a hint of oak, finishing with a lovely minerality, elegant tannins, and a long finish
Serve
Between 16 et 18°C
Drink before
2030+
Food and wine pairings
It will complement a chicken colombo, split pea purée, and Sarazin, as well as sheep’s-milk cheeses...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2025 guide) 2*Stars (A solid, recommendable vintage, though slightly more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
The perfect choice for those who want to discover fine Languedoc wines that remain true to their terroir. Jérôme Joseph and Laurent Calmel are wine merchants without their own cellars. They age their selected vintages at the winemakers’ estates from whom they purchase them, preserving the original flavors and terroirs. A wide, delightful selection featuring many excellent wines and a few stunning surprises.
Decanter
Rated Winery Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2025 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the estate:
Laurent Calmel, an oenologist, teamed up with Jérôme Joseph to found a wine merchant firm in 1995 specializing in regional wines from the Languedoc-Roussillon. The duo launched their own label in 2007. They select the vineyards, vinify the grapes, and age the wines.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 17/20
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
An intriguing autumnal nose with plenty of tobacco leaf on the palate. Slightly smoky, the fruit is subtle, as if it had been steeped and gently poached in tea. Red plums, wild currants, rosemary. Sweet, earthy spices. A subtle, restrained, and harmonious wine that echoes the earth’s character; it seems to hold back rather than rush at you. It would be magnificent with duck.
Terre de Vins
Wine rated (2025 guide) Gold Medal
Customer rating
2/5
based on 2 reviews
Review by Mr. PATRICE K. Posted on 12/02/2025
I'm sick and tired of these so-called "natural" wines that are full of artificial flavors. Or maybe "1j1v" needs to tell us that we have to wait for this kind of wine... I gave it 1 star, but it really deserves 0 stars.
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Review by Mr. FABRICE & MATHIS P. Published on June 10, 2025
A wine that is very acidic (too much so), fruity, fresh, and minty
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