Château La Pointe Bouquey 2018, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC
€18.33 /L
Château La Pointe Bouquey 2018 is a rich and approachable Saint-Émilion Grand Cru. This sunny vintage offers ripe black fruit, soft spices, and refined toasted oak. The palate is full and silky with smooth tannins and a long, elegant finish. This red Bordeaux can be enjoyed now or aged for a few more years, pairing beautifully with roasted meats, slow-cooked dishes, or aged cheeses.
Description
Château La Pointe Bouquey delivers a generous and well-balanced 2018 vintage that perfectly reflects the Right Bank Bordeaux style. Grown on clay-limestone soils, this wine showcases concentration, elegance, and natural harmony, embodying the savoir-faire of a family estate rooted in tradition and terroir.
A Sunny, Harmonious Vintage
Following a rainy spring, 2018 enjoyed a long, hot, dry summer that allowed grapes to reach optimal ripeness. The result is a powerful yet fresh wine with ripe tannins and impressive aromatic richness. It has great aging potential while remaining very enjoyable in its youth.
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: deep garnet with purple hues.
- Nose: intense and complex with blackberry, black cherry, blond tobacco, and subtle toasted vanilla notes.
- Palate: full-bodied and velvety with well-rounded structure and integrated tannins. The finish is long, fruity, and gently spiced.
Serving Temperature & Tasting Tips
Best served at 16–18 °C. Open or decant an hour before serving to reveal its full complexity. Enjoy now or cellar until 2030.
Food Pairings
- Red meats: roast beef, grilled ribeye, beef fillet with mushrooms.
- Slow-cooked dishes: beef bourguignon, braised veal cheek, duck confit parmentier.
- Cheeses: truffle Brie, aged Cantal, mature Tomme.
Perfect Moments to Enjoy
- Perfect for an elegant dinner or special occasion.
- An approachable cellar-worthy wine for your Bordeaux collection.
- Ideal to gift or enjoy with lovers of authentic, balanced Saint-Émilion.
Specifications
- Name: Château La Pointe Bouquey
- Vintage: 2018
- Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC
- Region: Bordeaux – Right Bank
- Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Aging: oak barrel maturation
- ABV: 14%
- Volume: 75 cl
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health, in summer in moderation.Product Details
- Origin
- France
- Allergens
- Contains sulfites
- Capacity
- 75 cl
- Appellation
- Saint-Emilion Grand Cru AOC
- Color
- Red
- Wine Region
- Bordeaux, France
- Vintage
- 2018
- Type of wine
- Red wine
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