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1982 Chateau le Gay

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1982 Chateau le Gay from Chateau Le Gay, Pomerol, Bordeaux

In the pantheon of legendary Bordeaux vintages, 1982 stands as a beacon for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Amongst the prized offerings of that year is the remarkable 1982 Chateau le Gay from Chateau Le Gay, a wine of profound character and impeccable pedigree.

 

A Vintage of Uncommon Opulence

The conditions in Pomerol in 1982 nearly reached mythical status, serving up the kind of autumn that winemakers whisper about in reverent tones. It was a year that permitted a particularly generous expression of the Merlot grape, delivering ripeness and depth that are rarely paralleled. The alchemy of perfect weather patterns yielded a harvest that allowed Chateau Le Gay to orchestrate a symphony of sensory delight.

 

The Triumph of Terroir and Time

Now at the peak of its evolution, 1982 Chateau le Gay from Chateau Le Gay exhibits a triumvirate of mature notes – truffle, blackcurrant and leather. Swirling in the glass, it releases a complex bouquet that seduces the olfactory sense with an earthy richness paired with a hint of forest floor – a true hallmark of Pomerol’s distinctive terroir. The palate is graced by voluptuous tannins that have softened into sheer silkiness over the years, affirming its stature as an investable masterpiece.

To sip the 1982 Chateau le Gay is to unravel layers of taste that reflect not only the quintessence of its vintage but also the distinguished craftsmanship at Chateau Le Gay. Investors seeking vintages with exceptional provenance need look no further than this transcendent embodiment of 1982 Pomerol.

 

Summation

Embracing four decades, the 1982 Chateau le Gay from Chateau Le Gay endures as one of Pomerol's most illustrious gems – an investment-worthy vintage embracing both history and harmony. As time has caressed and enhanced its innate excellence, this wine presents an unparalleled opportunity for connoisseurs to possess a slice of Bordeaux's celebrated annals.

Market price (USD)

$3,060.00

12x75cl

Highest score

97

POP score

147.06

Scores and tasting notes

97

Made by the same team that produced the perfect 1982 Lafleur, this wine had been forgotten in my cellar. While it’s clear that the new owner, Catherine Pere-Verge, has made some amazing wines since 2005 (especially the 2008), the 1982 is a wine for the ages. Still an inky/purple color, it boasts an extraordinary perfume of spring flowers intermixed with black raspberries, truffles, and kirsch. Full-bodied with velvety tannins, the wine remains extremely young, but the sweetness of the tannins and the sensational fruit concentration make for a remarkable wine that should evolve for another 30+ years. Release price: ($175.00/case)

Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 29 June 2009

Vintage performance