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2005 Chateau le Gay

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2005 Chateau le Gay from Chateau Le Gay, Pomerol, Bordeaux, France

The 2005 vintage in Bordeaux stands as a beacon of excellence and the wines from Pomerol are no exception, with Chateau le Gay offering as sterling an example as any. Nested within this acclaimed vintage is the 2005 Chateau le Gay, a wine that now, with years of patient cellaring, is unfolding its full splendour and showing why it should be highlighted in any seasoned investor's portfolio.

 

A Vintage Blessed by the Elements

When discussing the exceptional qualities of the 2005 vintage in Bordeaux, one must attribute a significant portion of accolades to the climate during that growing season. A harmonious blend of warm days and cool nights resulted in near-ideal ripening conditions; this climatic beneficence is captured exquisitely within each glass of 2005 Chateau le Gay. The precision of ripened fruit coupled with Pomerol's legendary terroir has given rise to a wine that balances power and elegance.

 

An Oenological Odyssey through Time

The evolution of this wine showcases tertiary notes mingling seamlessly with blackberry and truffle, a nod both to the wine's opulent youth and its aging grace. As the layers unfold, aromas of mocha and cigar box advance alongside plush tannins that have softened into a velvety embrace. It's worth noting how the 2005 stands distinct from its brethren, boasting a concentration and depth that can only arise from such benevolent vintages.

The merit in considering the 2005 Chateau le Gay for one's wine investment portfolio lies not just in its exceptional provenance or its superb aging trajectory but also in its stunning reflection of Pomerol's prowess in an outstanding year. This is masterfully expressed through the sculpted structure of the wine, which promises further revelations for those with the patience to let this vintage evolve.

As both a superb drinking experience and a wine with appreciating value, the 2005 Chateau le Gay exemplifies investment calibre. Its passage through time serves as evidence that some wines can indeed capture the ephemeral perfection of their vintage, framing it within their own narrative – one that is undoubtedly rich and complex.

Current market price

£1,800.00

12x75cl

Highest score

95

POP score

120

Scores and tasting notes

95

The 2005 Le Gay is a massive, masculine Pomerol, very much in the style of Gazin, but showing much more minerality, abundant blue and black fruits, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and loads of tannin in a youthful, backward style, even at age 10. Give this wine at least another 5-10 years of cellaring and drink it over the following quarter-century.

Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 28 June 2015

Vintage performance