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
    Supple texture, campfire smoke and grilled liqourice, with leafy iris and peony florals. Plenty of charm, with blackberry and black cherry fruit, although the finish has a flash of heat. Vignobles Parent.
    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%

    allergen information

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