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1995 Chateau le Gay

By Chateau Le Gay

1995 Chateau le Gay from Chateau Le Gay, Pomerol, Bordeaux

The 1995 vintage from Chateau Le Gay is a masterclass in Pomerol’s capacity to produce wines of profound depth and character. Advancing with grace through the decades, the 1995 Chateau le Gay from Chateau Le Gay encapsulates the essence of a Bordeaux vintage that proved to be one of the most compelling of the late 20th century.

 

Distinguished Provenance: The Investment Perspective

As a vintage, the 1995 Chateau le Gay presents investors with an excellent opportunity. It embodies the quintessential Pomerol profile while also offering a unique expression of the year's distinctive climatic footprint. Harvest conditions in 1995 were superb across Bordeaux, leading to a crop that combined both structure and longevity, elements highly sought-after by astute collectors and investors alike.

 

The Character That Time Shapes

Tasting the 1995 Chateau le Gay today, one finds a wine that has navigated the ageing process with enviable poise. The bouquet unfurls with aromas of black truffle, leather and cedar, hallmarks of mature Pomerol now beautifully intertwined with hints of ripe plums and cigar box complexity. On the palate, the once assertive tannins have softened into a silken texture, enveloping flavours of dark cherries and a hint of kirsch that reflects the Merlot-centric prowess of Chateau Le Gay’s terroir.

The finish is persistent and resonant, offering a subtle reminder of the wine’s youthful vigour, now mellowed into an elegant denouement. For connoisseurs, these qualities make it not just a beloved addition to any cellar but also highlight its continued potential for appreciation in value.

 

A Snapshot of Excellence

In conclusion, the 1995 Chateau le Gay from Chateau Le Gay stands today as not merely an exceptional example of what Pomerol can achieve but also as a vivid illustration of how skilled winemaking can harness a unique vintage's favourable conditions. It is undoubtedly one of the stars in an investor’s portfolio, promising both sensory pleasure and financial reward.

Current market price

£900.00

12x75cl

Highest score

82

POP score

450

Scores and tasting notes

82

Lacking the depth, flesh, fruit, and charm that one expects in most Pomerols, this dark ruby-colored wine exhibits an excess of tannin, body, and structure for the amount of fruit it possesses. It will not provide near-term consumption given its severe personality. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2015. Last tasted, 3/02.

Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 31 December 2002

Vintage performance