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 color
Nose
Delicately fragrant and complex, with aromas of violet and mint complemented by notes of turmeric and bay leaf, and hints of leather
Mouth
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 serious and recommendable production, but a little more consistent and uniform than the previous one)
About the estate:
The ideal place for those who want to discover the best Languedoc wines that remain faithful to their terroir. Jérôme Joseph and Laurent Calmel are wine merchants without a cellar. They age selected vintages at the wineries where they purchase them, respecting the flavors and terroirs of origin. A wide range of delicious wines, including many successful vintages and a few amazing surprises.
Decanter
Rated domain 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, joined forces with Jérôme Joseph in 1995 to found a wine merchant specializing in regional wines from Languedoc-Roussillon. The duo launched their label in 2007. He selects the plots, vinifies and ages the vintages.
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Robert Parker - The Wine Advocate)
Jancis Robinson
Wine rated (2025 guide) 17/20
Rated Recommended
About 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
Rated wine (2025 guide) Gold Medal
Customer rating
2/5
based on 2 reviews
Review and opinion by Mr. PATRICE K. Published 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 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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