In the heart of the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation, the Château La Pointe Bouquey 2019 delivers a generous and precise interpretation of the Bordeaux vineyard. Heirs to a family know-how passed down over eight generations, the Vignobles Bentena craft a characterful red that is immediate in its fruit yet subtle in its structure, evoking the discreet elegance of the great classics. The brilliant, deep ruby colour announces a caressing bouquet of ripe red fruits, fine spices and dried flowers. On the palate, the texture takes shape with accuracy, carried by polished tannins and measured freshness, before unfolding into a persistent and flavourful finish. Aged in vats and barrels, including a proportion of new oak and one-wine barrels, this 2019 offers a harmonious texture, suitable for both promising cellaring and serene enjoyment today.

Blend and vinification

This Saint-Émilion Grand Cru is built mainly on Merlot, supported by Cabernet Franc to bring backbone, aromatic finesse and length. Harvesting, by hand or machine depending on the plots and ripeness, preserves the integrity of the berries. Vinification takes place in vats to preserve the fruit, then a barrel aging, including around 20% new oak and one-wine barrels, refines the structure, smooths the tannins and deepens the aromatic palette. This precise and measured approach aims for balance, purity of expression and digestibility, without ever masking the character of the vintage.

Tasting notes

• Appearance: Intense ruby with carmine highlights, clear and shimmering, evoking the brilliance of a gemstone under light.
• Nose: Precise fruit combining Morello cherry and raspberry with hints of blackberry, underscored by gentle spices, a touch of violet and a whisper of dried florals.
• Palate: Soft and savoury attack, juicy and structured mid-palate, a notably sustained tannin-acidity balance, persistent and gourmand finish on fruit with a hint of spice.

Serving temperature and tips

Serve Château La Pointe Bouquey 2019 between 16 and 18°C in tulip-shaped red wine glasses to highlight the precision of the fruit and the delicacy of the spices. Aeration of 30 to 45 minutes will reveal the silky texture and length. Store bottles on their side, away from light, in a cool and stable cellar. This wine has a proven cellaring potential, which will allow the bouquet to gain complexity over the years. On Louvins, you benefit from careful shipping and attentive support to build a harmonious personal cellar.

Food pairings

• Aperitifs: fine charcuterie, duck rillettes, mushroom puff pastries.
• Starters: country pâté, hand-chopped beef tartare, warm salad of confit gizzards.
• Mains: herb-roasted poultry, duck breast, veal chop, roasted vegetables and reduced jus.
• Cheeses: sheep's tomme, young comté, matured brie, mid-aged cantal.
• Desserts: dark berry tart, spiced poached pear, dark chocolate shards.

Tasting occasions

Château La Pointe Bouquey 2019 naturally accompanies moments of sharing and characterful tables:

• To celebrate a Sunday lunch where time stretches and conversation flows.
• At a dinner among connoisseurs who appreciate precise fruit and controlled amplitude.
• As a thoughtful gift to enrich an enthusiast's cellar and inspire future gourmand pairings.

Characteristics

• Name: Château La Pointe Bouquey 2019
• Appellation: Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC
• Type: Red wine
• Vintage: 2019
• Grapes: Merlot, Cabernet Franc
• Aging: vats and barrels, including a share in new oak and one-wine barrels (approximately 20%)
• Property: SCEA Vignobles Bentena, family estate for 8 generations
• Volume: 75 cl
• Cellaring potential: confirmed, progressive development of the bouquet
• Serving temperature: 16–18°C