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Le Gay 2012
Pomerol
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This is a beautiful, dense, meaty, purple-colored wine, with loads of earth, iron, blackberry and cassis fruit. It is full-bodied, rich and opulent with great length, terrific purity and surprisingly sweeter tannin than I would expect from this terroir that tends to produce a masculine style of wine. Impressive and backward, this Le Gay should drink well for at least 20 years. (94+) Score: 94 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2035 01 April 2015 |
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A backward, muscular style of Le Gay, the 2012 exhibits a dense blue/purple color as well as sweet blueberry and black raspberry notes intermixed with notions of forest floor and earth. Following the lovely bouquet, the tannins kick in and the wine shuts down. It is a muscular, rugged, full-bodied Pomerol that requires 7-10 years of cellaring. It should keep for three decades thereafter. (91-93+ Points) Score: 91 - 93 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2020-2050 26 April 2013 |
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A polished, suave style, with alluring plum sauce, melted black licorice and fruitcake notes backed by a solidly built finish of plum skin and black tea. Shows ample stuffing. Score: 92 - 95 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 08 April 2013 |
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A very polished and pretty wine with plums, berries and light vanilla cream character. Full and refined. I like the seamless tannins. Score: 92 - 93 James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com 04 April 2013 |
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