Château Le Gay, Pomerol
    Château Le Gay

    Château Le Gay, Pomerol, 2023

    92/100
    Inside Bordeaux
    92-94/100
    The Wine Independent
    Vinous
    Available Vintages
    En primeur
    1. 2023

      6x75cl

      EP

      £415.00

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    Critic Reviews

    92-94/100
    Lisa Perrotti-Brown,
    The Wine Independent
    The 2023 Le Gay is deep garnet-purple in color. Notes of Morello cherries, juicy blackberries, and boysenberries jump from the glass, followed by hints of cedar chest, sassafras, and clove oil. The medium to full-bodied palate is lively, with bright red berry and floral layers framed by a firm, grainy texture and just enough freshness, finishing a touch woody at this youthful stage. The blend is 95% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc, with a yield of 42 hl/ha.
    drinking window 2028 - 2042
    date of review 05/2024
    92/100
    Jane Anson,
    Inside Bordeaux
    No tasting notes available
    drinking window 2030 - 2044
    date of review 05/2024
    Neal Martin,
    Vinous
    The 2023 Le Gay takes time to coalesce on the nose. Surprisingly, there is a very slight vegetal touch, hints of bell pepper, perhaps via some Cabernet Franc in the blend? The palate is medium-bodied with smooth tannins, quite fleshy with what feels like a candied finish, but there is jarring leafiness that mars the finish. I am a huge fan of Le Gay as my scores for the 2019 and 2020 testify. But having tasted this on three separate occasions, I'm wondering whether a parcel did not quite reach phenolic ripeness?
    date of review 04/2024

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    Specifications

    Country:
    France
    Region:
    Bordeaux
    Appellation:
    Pomerol
    style:
    Red Wine
    Grape Variety:
    Merlot Cabernet Franc
    abv:
    13.5%

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