Château La Pointe
Pomerol
S.C.E Château La Pointe
Château La Pointe has undergone a real revival in recent years. In 2008, a detailed soil study helped to reclaim the nuances of the terroir, express the full potential of the vineyard and reconnect the estate with its prestigious past. The 2011 vintage epitomises the château’s restored identity.
A STORY
In few words
The entire team got involved to facilitate the development of the estate’s cultural practices: vineyard operations adapted to the soil, green fertiliser, cover crops, preserving biodiversity, eco-grazing. These newfound natural methods have given a new lease of life to the soil, re-energised the vines and improved the wine’s balance, as shown by the vintages from 2019 onwards.
Gentle extraction, carefully managed barrel ageing and respectful winemaking are the watchwords. Merlot – the predominant grape variety – and Cabernet Franc are always delicately balanced to enhance their freshness and elegance.
At the head
The Château Manager
Eric MONNERET
Managing Director
Pierre CANDELIER
Technical Director
THE CHATEAU
Key numbers
Surface
23 ha
Production
100,000 bottles
Geology
Sandy gravel on a clay subsoil, gravel and pebbles on Isle River terraces
Grape Varieties
85 % Merlot, 15 % Cabernet Franc
Ageing
12 months
New barrels: 50%
Second wine
Ballade de La Pointe
Contact
Château La Pointe
18 chemin de Gardelle - 33500 Pomerol
