Note: Bettane & Desseauve 15/20
“Very fresh fruit and a supple structure that doesn’t compromise depth characterize this highly successful second wine.” (Grand Guide des Vins de France – Bettane & Desseauve). Château Le Gay’s second wine from the superb 2005 vintage—a must-try!
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Eye
Very dark red, almost black
Nose
Charming and understated, it gradually reveals its character as you taste it
Palate
Plenty of very ripe red fruit, with the oak already well integrated. A fairly long finish and a very elegant tannic structure—a wine with great potential, true to the vintage.
Serve
Decant at 16-17°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink starting at
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 the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
This beautifully restored château is a venue that lives up to its terroir, regarded in the northern part of the plateau as one of the appellation’s finest. Henri Parent now manages the estate following his mother’s passing. With its richly textured sweetness, elegance, and intense vitality, Le Gay has been one of the most sought-after wines among connoisseurs since 2004. As these wines age, their full range of nuances and great refinement will become apparent. The most recent vintages hold great promise.
Guide Hachette des vins
Rated estate (2018 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer's wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the estate:
A leading figure in Pomerol who passed away in 2013, Catherine Péré-Vergé—heiress to the Arques crystal glassworks—managed three Pomerol estates that she brought to the pinnacle of success: Montviel, acquired in 1985; Le Gay; and La Violette, along with La Gravière in Lalande. The estate group is now led 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 high-quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the estate:
As the heir to the Arques crystal works, Catherine Péré-Vergé—who passed away in 2013—spared no effort in raising the profile of this estate. In just a few years, through significant investment, she succeeded in making Château Le Gay one of the appellation’s finest brands. Advice from oenologist Michel Rolland, combined with meticulous care of the vineyards, has transformed the estate, part of which is ideally situated not far from Lafleur. Winemaking takes place entirely in oak barrels, resulting in generous, modern wines for lovers of full-bodied Pomerols. The estate is now managed by Henri Parent, the son of Catherine Péré-Vergé.
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