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La Fleur de Gay 2019 75cl

AOC | Pomerol | Bordeaux | France
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90 Robert Parker
Sumptuous and polished, the 2019 La Fleur de Gay bursts with aromas of blackberry preserve, loamy soil, mocha and toasty oak. Full-bodied, broad and dramatic, it's a rich, low-acid Pomerol with a sweet core of fruit, powdery tannins and an expansive, somewhat heady finish. It will be at its best young.
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Château La Fleur de Gay
Château La Fleur de Gay is a special cuvée produced by Château La Croix de Gay from a parcel of clay-gravel soil that lies close to Pétrus and Lafleur. It made its début in 1982, though the first true vintage was in 1983. The early vintages contained a small amount of Cabernet Franc; however, it was soon replaced by 100% Merlot. These Merlot vines are the oldest owned by La Croix de Gay, and many are around 50 years old. The wine is vinified in 2 concrete vats that vary in size. Once the wine is finished fermenting, it is then aged in 100% new French oak barrels for approximately 18 months. In certain years, it can be quite a decadent, sumptuous wine, full of sweet fruit and velvety tannins.