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1990 Chateau le Gay

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1990 Chateau le Gay from Chateau Le Gay, Pomerol, Bordeaux

In the annals of Bordeaux, the 1990 vintage endures as a particularly venerable year, yielding wines of significant character and longevity. Within this remarkable vintage lies the 1990 Chateau le Gay from Chateau Le Gay – a wine of grace and pronounced complexity that entices the sophisticated palates of felicitous investors.

 

Harmonious Blend, Quintessential Pomerol

The cloudless skies and bounteous sunlight of the 1990 season imbued the Merlot grapes with an optimal ripeness, crafting a Pomerol of superlative concentration. This vintage sees Merlot in its quintessence – resplendent in its silken texture, punctuated by Cabernet Franc which adds layers of savoury nuances. The result is a harmonious blend that mesmerises with every sip.

 

A Tapestry of Terroir: The Alchemy That Is 1990 Chateau le Gay

The terroir of Chateau Le Gay, composed of its famed blue clay and gravel, plays no small part in sculpting this wine. And the 1990 growing season proved sympathetic to its needs. This meticulous concord between earth and element has paved the way for a wine that represents both place and time infallibly.

Undoubtedly, this wine envelops the senses with an opulent bouquet of black cherries, truffles, and hints of smoke. On the palate, it unravels layers of dark fruit interweaved with rich chocolate undertones and a smattering of violet – all encased within an elegant structure and rounded tannins which have softened gracefully over decades.

The 1990 Chateau le Gay from Chateau Le Gay stands today as one of life's rarified pleasures: sumptuous yet refined, potent yet poised. It eloquently speaks to both the ephemerality and permanence inherent in fine winemaking. This bottle promises not only an inspired drinking experience but serves as a testament to the brilliance of its vintage and terroir – pivotal for those who engage in the art of wine investment.

 

In Conclusion: A Timeless Investment

Indeed, one finds in the 1990 Chateau le Gay from Chateau Le Gay a fulsome expression that is steeped in tradition while singularly distinguished within its vintage. An exquisite cornerstone for any discerning collector’s portfolio, it is an approachable luxury now and for many years hence; as much an asset as it is an anthology of Pomerol's finest characteristics – precisely what merits attention from those investing not just in wine, but in history.

Current market price

£1,510.00

12x75cl

Highest score

87

POP score

215.71

Scores and tasting notes

87

Herbaceous, with not enough fruit depth or glycerin to balance out the rustic, astringent tannins, the 1990 Le Gay offers some pleasant black currant and cherry fruit, but it seems relatively young. It will probably become more attenuated with additional cellaring. Release price: ($400.00/case)

Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 29 June 2009

Vintage performance