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Château Le Gay Pomerol 2017

Bordeaux

Red

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2*Étoiles

Hachette

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96/100

Le Figaro

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94/100

Yves Beck

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94/100

James Suckling

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94/100

Vert de Vin

powerful
silky
prepared foods
long-keeping wine

"A true Pomerol that assumes its power, in a silky case. The nose is warm and sunny, with candied blackberries, blueberries and dried flowers. With aeration, the more muted notes of barrel enrich the whole with pastry and cocoa scents. Superb volume and density, lush and balanced, the palate delivers a deep, savory sap, underpinned by silky, liquorice tannins". (Guide Hachette des Vins 2021 Edition)

Features

Estate

Château Le Gay

Vintage

2017

Designation

Pomerol

Region

Bordeaux

Grape varieties

90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc

Terroirs

Clay-limestone gravel

Viticulture

Traditional

Harvest

Manual in crates

Winemaking

Concrete tanks

Breeding

French oak barrels for 18 months

Alcohol content

13,5%

Tasting & pairing

Eye

Dark ruby with purple highlights

Nose

Fruity, gourmand and elegant bouquet. Notes of raspberry and mint.

Mouth

Powerful wine with roundness. The tannins are full of character.

Serve

AT 16-18°C

Open

1 hour before

Drink from

2023

Drink before

2027

Food and wine pairing

Food and wine pairing

Enjoy with roast goose with apples and pears, capon stuffed with porcini mushrooms or a brouillade of Riez truffles.

Château Le Gay

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Expert opinion

Bettane & Desseauve

Bettane & Desseauve

Domaine rated (2018 guide) 4*Stars (High-quality producers, the glories of the French vineyard)

About the domain :

This well-restored château is a reception venue worthy of its terroir, considered one of the best in the appellation on the northern plateau. Henri Parent is now at the helm after the death of his mother. The soft, sculptural texture, breed and intensity of sap have made le-gay one of the most sought-after crus since 2004. When the wines have aged, we'll be able to grasp all their nuances and great refinement. The latest vintages hold great promise.

Guide Hachette des vins

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (guide 2021) 2*Stars (Outstanding wine)

Rated domain (2018 guide) Awarded wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)

About the wine:

A truly powerful Pomerol, in a silky case. A warm, sunny nose of candied blackberry, blueberry and dried flowers. With aeration, the more muted notes of barrel enrich the whole with pastry and cocoa scents. Superb volume and density, lush and balanced, the palate delivers a deep, savory sap, underpinned by silky, liquorice tannins. A wine for long ageing.

About the domain :

A leading figure in Pomerol who passed away in 2013, Catherine Péré-Vergé, heiress to the d'Arques crystal glassworks, ran three Pomerol estates that she brought to the top: Montviel, acquired in 1985, Le Gay and La Violette, completed by La Gravière in Lalande. Today, these estates are run by her son Henri Parent.

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France

Estate rated (2018 guide) 1*Star (Stars in the making or quality winemakers with good production levels, you won't be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)

About the domain :

Heiress to the d'Arques crystal glassworks, Catherine Péré-Vergé, who passed away in 2013, spared no effort to raise this estate to the top. In just a few years, she succeeded in turning Château Le Gay into one of the appellation's leading brands. The advice of oenologist Michel Rolland and great attention to the vines have transformed the estate, part of which is ideally planted not far from Lafleur. Vinification is carried out entirely in barrels, resulting in generous, modern wines for lovers of fleshy Pomerols. The estate is now run by Henri Parent, son of Catherine Péré-Vergé.

James Suckling

James Suckling

Wine rated (2020 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

Juicy, soft and velvety on the palate, with lots of character. The tannins are round and creamy. Tasty finish.

Le Figaro vins

Le Figaro vins

Rated wine (2018 guide) 96/100

About the wine:

Dense, fruity wine, good acidity, crisp tannins, very long, sapid finish, a touch drying.

Yves Beck

Yves Beck

Wine rated (2019 guide) 94/100

About the wine:

What elegance in this bouquet, with a hint of candied fruit, chocolate, raspberry and mint. The prelude is tasty and slightly sweet. On the palate, the wine is fine and elegant, with well-integrated tannins. They are full of character but also charming and harmonize perfectly with the structure. A very good wine. 2023-2037

Vert de Vin

Vert de Vin

Rated wine (2018 guide) 94/100 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche)

About the wine:

The nose is fruity, gourmand, elegant, well-executed and racy. Notes of full-bodied blackcurrant, full-bodied blackberry and, to a lesser extent, full-bodied raspberry are combined with small/fine touches of blueberry, racy/clayy minerality, as well as fine/discrete touches of sweet spices and a discreet hint of camphor. Fruity, balanced and suave on the palate, with good definition, fine creaminess and fatness. On the palate, notes of boysenberry and fleshy blackcurrant are combined with hints of black cherry, crushed raspberry, toast, chocolate and tonka bean, as well as a subtle touch of vanilla, racy minerality, blueberry and fine hints of toast on the finish. Fine, well-managed tannins. Good length.

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