2000 Chateau le Gay
By Chateau Le Gay
2000 Chateau le Gay from Chateau Le Gay, Pomerol, Bordeaux
The millennial vintage of 2000 saw Bordeaux's vineyards basking in near-perfect climatic conditions, forging distinctive wines that rapidly turned heads in the fine wine investment sphere. The 2000 Chateau le Gay from Chateau Le Gay is no exception. Nestled within the Pomerol appellation, this estate has a history of producing wines of remarkable poise and depth, but it is the 2000 vintage which, I find, stands at the pinnacle of its historic evolutions.
The Millennium's Marvel: A Vintage That Commands Attention
The vintage year 2000 imbued this release with an abundance of richness, underpinned by an attentive viticulture that navigated a growing season written in the stars. The harvest yielded grapes displaying impeccable balance, bestowing the 2000 Chateau le Gay with a structure and intensity that is both compelling and worthy of meticulous investment consideration.
A symphony of Merlot with a dash of Cabernet Franc defines this wine's noble blend. Remarkably, after two decades, it elegantly uncurls in the glass revealing layers of dark fruit, hints of truffle and an earthy complexity reminiscent of Pomerol's fabled terroir. The delicate weave of tannins suggests not only exquisite craftsmanship but a longevity that keeps it at the forefront of both collector's cellars and investors' portfolios.
A Prudent Addition to Any Esteemed Collection
Upon savoring the ornate tapestry of flavours that constitute the 2000 Chateau le Gay, discerning palates will experience its crescendo - a bouquet that has mellowed yet sustained its vivacity with age. It exudes notes of plum and aged leather which marry gracefully with a subtle minerality, bestowing upon it continued relevance in discussions surrounding top-tier Bordeaux investments.
In sum, the stately 2000 Chateau le Gay professes an unwavering command on the senses. To drink or to hold? That questions rides on currents of personal predilection. However, for investors and connoisseurs alike, the enduring character coupled with firm market stature solidifies its place as one of the shining stars within an illustrious Pomerol firmament.
Market price (CAD)
$2,830.00
12x75cl
Highest score
90
POP score
170
Scores and tasting notes
A powerful, firm, chunky offering with a dense plum/purple color, notes of Chinese black tea intermixed with vitamins, minerals, earth, black currants, and cassis, this 2000 is a relatively rugged, tannic, old-style wine that should develop well in spite of moderately high tannin and a hint of rusticity. As I said last year, those with 19th century tastes will go ga-ga over Le Gay's 2000. P.S. Le Gay was sold in 2002 to Catherine Pere-Verge, who has hired Michel Rolland. Rolland believes that Le Gay can become one of the great Pomerols of the appellation given its terroir and history of extraordinary wines in the late forties.
Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 22 April 2003