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2017 Chateau le Gay

By Chateau Le Gay

2017 Chateau le Gay from Chateau Le Gay, Pomerol, Bordeaux

For the fine wine investor, certain vintages resonate with a distinct voice that speaks of their time and place. The 2017 vintage of Chateau le Gay from the renowned Pomerol appellation eloquently articulates the narrative of a year marked by climatic challenges and rigorous selection in the vineyard and winery. It is a testament to the resilience and mastery of Chateau Le Gay's viticultural practices.

 

Refined Expression Amidst Adversity

The year 2017, with its trials and tribulations presented by frost, stood as a crucible test for Bordeaux winemakers. And yet, it is these trials that have given us a Pomerol of nuanced character. The 2017 Chateau le Gay gracefully rides this vintage's tightrope, balancing concentration with finesse—a tight-knit core of succulent dark fruits interlaced with subtle hints of truffle and violet.

 

A Vintage Suited for the Long Haul

With an unassailable confidence in its tannic structure, the 2017 Chateau le Gay cruises towards a promising future, crafted for maturation. Its durability makes it an appealing candidate for wine investors looking at the long-term rewarding evolution in bottle. This wine reveals an admirable complexity and a plush texture that luxuriously unfurls across the palate—a fabric woven with masterly precision and care.

The 2017 offering is a Pomerol that connoisseurs will find reflective of the unique terroir it hails from, exhibiting a purity and intensity that belies its birth in a challenging year. It stands as one of those eloquent iterations that confirm the pedigree of this estate and showcases why Chateau Le Gay remains amongst the venerated names within Pomerol.

In conclusion, this 2017 Chateau le Gay not only whispers but asserts its identity through the glass—heralding its arrival as a compelling acquisition for those who seek to enrich their portfolio with wines portraying strength and elegance amidst adversity.

Current market price

£720.00

12x75cl

Highest score

94

POP score

51.43

Scores and tasting notes

93-94

Very pretty and refined with an excellent depth of fruit and attraction. Medium to full body, fine tannins and a fresh and subtle finish. Shows elegance.

James Suckling - jamessuckling.com

93-95

The deep garnet-purple colored 2017 Le Gay is youthfully mute, opening with black cherries, wild blueberries and mulberry scents with suggestions of violets, licorice and black soil. Medium-bodied, the palate delivers beautifully delineated fruit with oodles of freshness and firm yet beautifully ripe tannins, finishing very long and perfumed.

Wine Advocate - Lisa Perrotti-Brown - robertparker.com

91-94

This has some eye-opening toasty depths, with warm ganache and vanilla notes leading the way for a very polished core of plum preserve flavors. A bit monochromatic, but it is a pretty color.—J.M.

Wine Spectator - James Molesworth - winespectator.com

90-93

The 2017 Le Gay is dark, sensual and totally alluring. Crème de cassis, menthol, violet, spice and licorice build as this racy, succulent Pomerol shows off its personality and class. Even with all of its intensity, the 2017 retains terrific freshness. A wine of serious depth and concentration, the 2017 is going to need time to fully come together. A closing blast of chocolate, plum, leather and mocha makes a strong statement. This is very nicely done. Tasted two times.

Antonio Galloni - Antonio Galloni - vinous.com - May '18

91

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored,the 2017 Le Gay offers a very serious, classic notes of plum preserves, mulberries and baked black cherries with hints of tilled soil, cloves, cedar chest and tobacco. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has firm, grippy tannins and plenty of muscular fruit, finishing on a stewed tea note.

Lisa Perrotti-Brown - The Wine Advocate, 16 March 2020

90-92

The 2017 Le Gay has a strong whiff of the sea coming from the glass, brine and a little Japanese nori (seaweed) that is neatly sutured into the black fruit. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, a little oaky at the moment with dark chocolate and a little leather tincturing the black and red fruit. It just feels a little predictable on the finish whereas the best recent vintages of Le Gay have fanned out and demonstrated more precision. Nevertheless, Le Gay often blossoms during its élevage so this might surprise when in bottle.

Neal Martin - Neal Martin - vinous.com - May '18

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