Description
The freshness and fleshiness of a great Pomerol Grand Cru
The estate
Located in the Pomerol appellation, Château Le Gay was once owned by the Robin sisters, renowned and respected in Pomerol for their expertise and their famous paternal motto, “Quality over quantity.” Today, Château Le Gay stands as one of the finest wine estates on Bordeaux’s Right Bank.
The vineyard
The vineyard of Château Le Gay covers 10.5 contiguous hectares. The vines, averaging 40 years of age, are planted on exceptional clay-gravel soils that have made the Pomerol appellation famous.
Blend
Merlot (90%) complemented by Cabernet Franc (10%).
Characteristics and tasting tips for Château Le Gay 2017
Tasting
With intense, fresh fruit, finesse, and a mid-palate structured by perfectly balanced tannins, Château Le Gay 2017 reveals the greatness of the Pomerol terroir, beautifully capturing the essence of each plot that went into the wine’s composition. A masterfully crafted Pomerol.
