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Le Gay 2011

Pomerol

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Tasting Notes

The 2011 Le Gay exhibits a deep ruby/blue/purple color in addition to a sumptuous nose of spring flowers, blueberries and raspberries, deep, full-bodied, slightly masculine flavors, and sensational purity, richness and texture. It is another impressive 2011 Pomerol that has the guts, stuffing and structure to age for 15-20 years.

Score: 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2014-2034 01 April 2014

Dense and masculine with an inky/purple color, the 2011 Le Gay offers notes of truffles, roasted meats, black fruits, graphite and flowers. It is a powerful, rich Pomerol with stunning intensity and a long finish. This burly, full-throttle effort has a lot in common with the style of Trotanoy (even though the terroirs are different). Give it 3-4 years of cellaring and drink it over the following two decades.

Score: 92 - 94

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2035 27 April 2012

Tasted at the property and then at the Syndicat de Pomerol. The Le Gay is a blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc picked on 16th September. It has a well defined bouquet with ripe dark cherries, cassis and crushed violet: a more feminine take on Le Gay. The palate is medium-bodied with tensile tannins on the entry. It has good acidity and weight. It does not present the explosion on the finish like the 2009 or 2010, but it is linear and controlled, quite reserved even. Excellent, although there is a metallic note lingering on the aftertaste that I hope will dissipate by the time of bottling. Tasted April 2012.

Score: 92 - 94

Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 30 April 2012

90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc. Deep cherry crimson. Dark and fragrant. Red cherry fruit aroma. Nicely aromatic. Already supple. Fine and fresh and gently handled. Shorter vatting than usual. Moreish and harmonious. Really fresh and scented on the mid palate. More friendly than La Violette. Silky. Smooth, rounded and finely textured. Relatively lightweight. (JH)

Score: 16 - 17

Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2017-2025 23 April 2012

Engaging wine. Deep colour. Reticent red/dark fruit nose. Lovely purity of fruit, super texture and a firm, long finish.

Score: 17

Decanter, Decanter.com Maturity: 2018-2028 16 April 2012

This isn't shy about its toast, with mocha and spice aromas boldly leading the way, but there's serious flesh too, with açaí berry, blueberry and blackberry notes all melded together and driving through the anise-tinged finish. A strong showing.

Score: 91 - 94

James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 11 April 2012

Soft and velvety with lovely ripe tannins and a citrus, mineral and blueberry character. Long and intense. Nicely done for the vintage.

Score: 91 - 92

James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 01 April 2012