{"product_id":"2020-chateau-le-gay-pomerol","title":"2020 Chateau Le Gay Pomerol","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"Thought-Provoking and Sophisticated.\" ~ 98 James Suckling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"2020 Vintage: Freshness Meets Refined Elegance\" ~ The Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-Awarded 2020 Vintage, Critically Acclaimed Release\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\"A Gorgeous Classic Pomerol\" ~ 94 Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree Shipping on 12 or More Bottles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003c!-- accordion --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"214\"\u003eThe estate traces back to at least the mid-19th century (it was originally called Domaine du Gay).  Since 1985, \u003cstrong data-start=\"12\" data-end=\"36\"\u003eCatherine Péré-Vergé\u003c\/strong\u003e has been the owner of \u003cstrong data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"77\"\u003eChâteau Le Gay\u003c\/strong\u003e, located in the \u003cstrong data-start=\"94\" data-end=\"117\"\u003ePomerol appellation\u003c\/strong\u003e. She succeeded the \u003cstrong data-start=\"137\" data-end=\"154\"\u003eRobin sisters\u003c\/strong\u003e, who managed the small \u003cstrong data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"198\"\u003e6-hectare estate\u003c\/strong\u003e for 60 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eLike the Robin sisters, \u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"264\"\u003eCatherine Péré-Vergé\u003c\/strong\u003e sought to capture the true character of the region, focusing on \u003cstrong data-start=\"329\" data-end=\"354\"\u003equality over quantity\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"357\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eChâteau le Gay\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eis a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eleading Bordeaux wine estate in Pomerol,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eproducing Merlot-based wines. Its reputation has risen steadily in the new millennium and has garnered high ratings from critics, including a score of 99 for the 2010 vintage from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"216\" data-end=\"357\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eRecognized by \u003cstrong data-start=\"305\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eLe Guide Hachette des Vins\u003c\/strong\u003e with both \u003cstrong data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"364\"\u003e2 Stars (2024)\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"386\"\u003e1 Star (2023)\u003c\/strong\u003e distinctions, and awarded a \u003cstrong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"431\"\u003eSilver Medal\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"487\"\u003eConcours de Bordeaux Vins d’Aquitaine (2022)\u003c\/strong\u003e, it stands as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eone of the estate’s most celebrated releases.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"676\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eToday, \u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"384\"\u003eChâteau Le Gay\u003c\/strong\u003e spans \u003cstrong data-start=\"391\" data-end=\"408\"\u003e10.5 hectares\u003c\/strong\u003e, planted mostly with \u003cstrong data-start=\"430\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e, the signature grape of the appellation, and a smaller portion of \u003cstrong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"543\"\u003e40-year-old Cabernet Franc vines\u003c\/strong\u003e rooted in \u003cstrong data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eclay and gravel soils\u003c\/strong\u003e. Harvesting is done \u003cstrong data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eby hand\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the wines are \u003cstrong data-start=\"631\" data-end=\"675\"\u003eaged for 18 months in French oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"359\" data-end=\"676\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"180\" data-start=\"157\"\u003e2020 Château Le Gay\u003c\/strong\u003e captures Pomerol’s signature elegance with vibrant fruit and polished structure. \u003cstrong data-end=\"281\" data-start=\"262\"\u003eWine Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e describes it as \u003cem data-end=\"459\" data-start=\"298\"\u003e“a fine, fruity wine that has a light touch of acidity to boost the black-currant fruits. It has a fresh character along with gentle tannins. Drink from 2024.”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep purple-black colored, \u003cstrong\u003ethe 2020 Le Gay erupts from the glass with scents of molten licorice and dark chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving way to a tantalizing core of baked black cherries, prunes, and blackberry preserves, plus a hint of cardamom. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe full-bodied palate is rich and decadent, featuring layers of black fruits and exotic spices with a firm yet velvety texture and seamless freshness, finishing with epic length.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eReviews\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSo much black mushroom to the dark fruit, such as blackberries and brambleberries. Extremely aromatic. Full-bodied, yet\u003cstrong\u003e refined and polished, with lovely tannins and fantastic typicity and complexity.\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s so multidimensional and structured, yet there’s a weightless character and personality to it. \u003cstrong\u003eThought-provoking and sophisticated. Real Pomerol. \u003c\/strong\u003e ~ 98 James Suckling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull-bodied, concentrated, powerful, and rich, this beauty pops with licorice, smoke, flowers, roses, espresso, plums, and chocolate in the nose. \u003cstrong\u003eThe wine is bold, intense\u003c\/strong\u003e, and at the moment, slightly reticent, so give it a few years before popping a cork and you will be amply rewarded with layers of ripe, sweet, earthy plums, blackberries, black cherries, truffle, and chocolate. ~ 96 The Wine Cellar Insider\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 Le Gay was an impressive Pomerol\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewhen tasted from barrel. Now, in bottle, it \u003cstrong\u003ehas a wonderful, exquisitely defined bouquet with perfumed blackberry and briary,\u003c\/strong\u003e incense and light pencil lead aromas. It's quite understated for Le Gay, yet blossoms in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with quite grainy tannins. Well-balanced, fresh, hints of licorice and brine towards a very saline finish. There is an edginess to this wine that I like, but it needs several years in bottle. ~ 95 Vinous Media\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA surprisingly up-front, soft, almost mid-weight effort from this château, the 2020 Château Le Gay offers \u003cstrong\u003ea pretty perfume of both red and black fruits as well as loads of flowers, spice, leafy herbs, and incense.\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied,\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ebalanced, and elegant on the palate, it has polished tannins, terrific balance, sweet oak, and outstanding length. This\u003cstrong\u003e exceedingly elegant, seamless beauty \u003c\/strong\u003elacks the density and concentration of the top wines in the vintage\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ebut is nevertheless \u003cstrong\u003ea gorgeous, classic Pomerol\u003c\/strong\u003e that will evolve for two decades. ~ 94 Jeb Dunnuck\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSomewhat \u003cstrong\u003eopen in the fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e. Undergrowth, fir resin, ripe cherry. In the mouth, there is a somewhat oily texture, overlaid with a grainy, dry tannin freight, restrained acidity, but good juiciness, tightly grip on the finish, with medium fruit. \u003cstrong\u003eA punchy wine with potential\u003c\/strong\u003e.~ 94 Falstaff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~ 93 Wine Independent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2020 Le Gay will appeal to readers who appreciate this estate's unabashedly modern, demonstrative style. \u003cstrong\u003eOffering up rich aromas \u003c\/strong\u003eof dark berries, plum liqueur, coconut, and creamy new oak, it's full-bodied, broad and unctuous, with a sweet core of ripe fruit, richly extracted tannins, and a broad, heady, vanillin-inflected finish. It's \u003cstrong\u003ea well-made effort in its style,\u003c\/strong\u003e even if the site is surely capable of more. ~ 92 Robert Parker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e***Free Shipping on 12 or More Bottles of This Wine***\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chateau Le Gay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47016202076395,"sku":"CLGP20IND","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0150\/0646\/files\/2020ChateauLeGay_Pomerol.webp?v=1761941715","url":"https:\/\/www.bighammerwines.com\/products\/2020-chateau-le-gay-pomerol","provider":"BigHammerWines.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}