Tasted at the Syndicat de Pomerol and twice at the UGC. There is good vigour on the La Pointe 2010 this being the first vintage vinified in their brand new cuverie. Very pure dark cherry fruit intermingling with blueberry and cassis well-integrated oak and fine delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins on the entry good tension and acidity quite a firm backbone adding structure to the finish with blackcurrant pepper soy and small dark cherries. The Cabernet Franc takes over with continued aeration. Good potential. Drink 2015-2020+

I have always held up the 2010 La Pointe as one of the high points of recent vintages of this Pomerol estate. After five years in bottle, it has retained that quintessential Pomerol bouquet with black fruit laced with truffle and a touch of iron filings. The palate is still quite structured, although the tannins appear to have melted slightly since I last encountered it. It leads to an intense graphite finish that might lead you astray to the Left Bank, and the aftertaste remains long and satisfying. This is just a superb wine from Eric Monnoret that shows no signs of falling short of the promise that is has shown ever since I first tasted it in barrel. Tasted August 2017. - Neal Martin

This has power in reserve, but stays remarkably restrained for now, with a torrent of boysenberry, fig and raspberry fruit held in check by charcoal-studded grip and well-embedded acidity. The long, dense smoked apple wood finish should let this cruise nicely in the cellar. Best from 2015 through 2030.