2005 Chateau Le Gay, Pomerol (12 x Bottle)
The 2005 Le Gay is a massive, masculine Pomerol, very much in the style of Gazin, but showing much more minerality, abundant blue and black fruits, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and loads of tannin in a youthful, backward style, even at age 10. Give this wine at least another 5-10 years of cellaring and drink it over the following quarter-century.
2005 Chateau Le Gay, Pomerol (12 x Bottle)
The 2005 Le Gay is a massive, masculine Pomerol, very much in the style of Gazin, but showing much more minerality, abundant blue and black fruits, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and loads of tannin in a youthful, backward style, even at age 10. Give this wine at least another 5-10 years of cellaring and drink it over the following quarter-century.
Producer | Chateau Le Gay |
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Sub-Region | Pomerol |
Region | Bordeaux |
Country | France |
Vintage | 2005 |
Colour | Red |
ABV | 12.50% |
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Inside Bordeaux
Full of plump raspberry fruit in colour and on the aromatics. The oak that was evident during En Primeur is softened and caramelised but still evident, giving a toasted kiss to the fruit. Unfussy and earthy, espresso, coffee grounds, tobacco, raspberry, plum. Delivers Pomerol signature and is ready to drink. Vignobles Péré Vergé
93 Points / Drinking 2022 - 2034
By Jane Anson / September 2022
Vinous
Deep ruby-red. Sexy aromas of black raspberry, espresso, mocha, toffee, licorice and flowers. Lush, fine-grained and seamless; covers the palate in a wave of sappy fruit. Harmonious acidity gives the wine good verve and leavens its sweetness. Finishes with sweet tannins and superb length and thrust.
90-93 Points
By Stephen Tanzer / May 2006
Vinous
Dark red-ruby. Plum, mocha, minerals and coffee on the nose. Supple, lush and sweet, with captivating flavors of raspberry, toffee, coffee, mocha and iron. Wonderfully pliant and appealing Pomerol, finishing with sweet, tongue-dusting tannins and excellent length. (A second bottle of roughly equal quality showed a more serious tannic spine and appeared to be in the process of shutting down.)
92 Points
By Stephen Tanzer / May 2008