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Manoir de Gay (2nd wine of Le Gay) 2012
Pomerol, Second wine
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The second wine of the tiny estate of Le Gay, the 2012 Manoir de Gay is excellent – meaty, with almost primordial forest notes, black cherry and blackcurrant fruit, and a nice, plump density. It is surprisingly intense for a second wine. It has no hard edges and is best drunk over the next 10-12 years. Score: 88 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2015-2027 01 April 2015 |
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The second wine of Le Gay is pure Merlot, cropped between 3rd and 5th October that represents just 10% of the crop in 2012. It has a fresh raspberry and wild strawberry bouquet that is very well defined, very natural and refined. The oak is extremely well judged. The palate is medium-bodied with a succulent entry. There is certainly good weight here for a second wine, showing more body than the Montviel, endowed with a long harmonious supple finish of spice-tinged red fruit. Very fine and doubtlessly good value. Tasted April 2013. Score: 89 - 91 Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 May 2013 |
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Features a dark fruit profile, with black currant, steeped blackberry and black cherry notes wound together and lined with Lapsang Souchong tea and singed anise accents. A very solid second wine in '12. Score: 90 - 93 James Molesworth, Wine Spectator 01 May 2013 |