Château La Gamaye - Cuvée Distinction 2018
2*Étoiles
Hachette
"A numbered cuvée, produced only in certain vintages"
"Hand-harvested, whole-cluster fermentation, and 18 months of barrel aging—every detail has been carefully considered to create a complex and aromatic wine. On the nose, black fruits mingle with spices. These aromas (blackcurrant and pepper) also unfold on a refined, chiseled palate, with elegant tannins that extend the finish beautifully. A cuvée that certainly lacks neither distinction nor potential.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2021)
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Eye
Dark Ruby
Nose
Very spicy, with notes of dark fruit
Palate
Delicate and refined, with silky, elegant tannins that provide a lovely finish
Serve
At 15-16°C
Open
Let recent vintages breathe beforehand and decant if necessary
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2029
Guard
10 years or older
Food and wine pairings
Pairs well with leg of lamb, duck legs, and game
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated wine (2021 guide): 2 stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2021 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines are regularly recognized by the guide)
About the wine:
Hand-harvested, whole-cluster fermentation, and 18 months of barrel aging—every detail has been carefully considered to create a complex and aromatic wine. On the nose, black fruits mingle with spices. These aromas (blackcurrant and pepper) also unfold on a refined, chiseled palate, with elegant tannins that extend the finish beautifully. A cuvée that certainly lacks neither distinction nor potential.
About the estate:
The Bourceau family has been in the wine business for six generations, and Wilfried has been at the helm since 2017. A year later, this young winemaker—who is deeply committed to environmental issues—decided to convert the entire vineyard to organic farming.
James Suckling
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
Customer rating
2.7/5
based on 3 reviews
Review by Mr. LAURENT C. Posted on April 22, 2024
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Review by Mr. TOM V. Posted on June 28, 2021
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