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2009 Chateau le Gay

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2009 Chateau le Gay from Chateau Le Gay, Pomerol, Bordeaux

Ambassadors of the Pomerol appellation, the 2009 vintage from Chateau Le Gay is an emblematic expression of this illustrious terroir. My engagement with the chateau's exemplary vintages offers a palimpsestic insight into their evolution, each year bequeathing its unique climatic narrative upon the grapes.

 

Vintage Virtuosity: The Hallmark of Investment Calibre

It is well known amongst oenophiles that Bordeaux graced us with an exceptional 2009 season. The benign weather conditions afforded winemakers across the region, and notably those at Chateau Le Gay, the faculty to sculpt wines of profound complexity and aging potential – vital variables for fine wine investors.

 

Profound Pomerol: A Sensory Indulgence

The 2009 Chateau le Gay articulates the opulence typical of the year yet does so with an underlying grace – a trait synonymous with Pomerol's finest offerings. A blend composed predominantly of Merlot, with a touch of Cabernet Franc, orchestrates a symphony where dark plummy notes convolute with subtler undertones of truffle and violets.

Firm tannins are swaddled in a sumptuous body garnered from maturation in oak barrels, embedding whispers of cedar and spice. Yet, despite this robust frame, the wine pirouettes across the palate with an elegance that speaks to its impeccable craftsmanship. It boasts immense potential for further maturation; indeed, patience will beget reward as this vintage unfurls over time.

In summation, the 2009 Chateau le Gay pledges not just a sensorial delight but stands as a perspicacious acquisition for collectors and investors alike. As it surges towards its peak drinking window, this wine embodies both the illustrious heritage of Pomerol and the outstanding bounty of its vintage year. Its narrative, infused within each bottle, merits fervent attention from those who wish to adorn their cellars or portfolios with a wine of distinct provenance and prominence.

Current market price

£1,450.00

12x75cl

Highest score

98

POP score

80.56

Scores and tasting notes

98

The deep garnet colored 2009 Le Gay simply sings of minted cassis, baked plums and blueberry pie with touches of cardamom, cloves, tree bark and pencil shavings plus a waft of lavender. The palate is medium to full-bodied and exquisitely textured with satiny tannins and bold freshness framing the vibrant, multilayered fruit, finishing long and perfumed.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 14 March 2019

Vintage performance