Rating: Bettane & Desseauve 15/20
"Very fresh fruit and a supple structure that does not exclude depth characterize this very successful second wine." (Grand guide des vins de France - Bettane & Desseauve). The second wine of Château Le Gay in a superb 2005 vintage to discover!
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Eye
Very dark red, almost black
Nose
charming, discreet, opening up gradually as you taste it
Mouth
Lots of very ripe red fruit, already well-integrated oak. Fairly long finish, very elegant tannic structure, a wine with great potential, typical of the vintage.
Serve
Decant at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2009
Drink before
2020
Production
6,000 bottles
Food and wine pairings
A déguster sur du gibier, une tourte aux morilles, une entrecôte à la bordelaise... <br/>
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2018 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
This beautifully restored château is a reception venue that lives up to its terroir, considered one of the best in the appellation in the northern part of the plateau. Henri Parent now runs the estate following the death of his mother. The sweetness of its highly sculptural texture, its pedigree and the intensity of its sap have made Le Gay one of the most sought-after wines by connoisseurs since 2004. Once the wines have aged, it will be possible to appreciate all their nuances and great refinement. The latest vintages offer great promise.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2018 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the estate:
A leading figure in Pomerol who passed away in 2013, Catherine Péré-Vergé, heiress to the Arques crystal glassworks, ran three Pomerol estates which she brought to the top: Montviel, acquired in 1985, Le Gay and La Violette, complemented by La Gravière in Lalande. Today, the estate is run by her son Henri Parent.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2018 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing good wines; you won't be disappointed when tasting the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
Heir to the Arques crystal glassworks, Catherine Péré-Vergé, who passed away in 2013, spared no effort in promoting this estate. In just a few years and through considerable investment, she succeeded in making Château Le Gay one of the appellation's finest brands. The advice of oenologist Michel Rolland and meticulous attention to the vines have transformed the estate, part of which is ideally planted not far from Lafleur. The wines are vinified entirely in barrels, resulting in generous, modern wines for lovers of full-bodied Pomerols. The estate is now run by Henri Parent, Catherine Péré-Vergé's son.
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