Château le Gay 2020 — Pomerol - 2020
WINE | RED WINE | BORDEAUX | POMEROLBottle of : 0.75L
The essence of Pomerol
- This wine displays the characteristic charm of the appellation: ripe dark fruit balanced by subtle earthiness and aromatic complexity. The fruit-forward profile makes it approachable whilst retaining the structure to reward cellaring.
- The moderate body and elegant tannin structure suit beef dishes particularly well. A fillet of beef is an ideal pairing, though the wine performs equally with game terrines and mushroom risotto.
- The vineyard comprises vines averaging forty years of age, contributing depth and concentration to the final wine. This maturity of plant material is evident in the wine's complexity and balance.
Pairings
Soft cheese, dessert, vegetables, cold cuts, white meat, red meat, grill and barbecue, lamb, game, hard cheese, chocolate
Taste
Generous, powerful
Unit Price
£101.59
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Product features : Château le Gay 2020 — Pomerol
In the mouth
The attack is rich and moderately structured, with supple tannins and good mid-palate weight. The finish is clean and persistent, with lingering notes of dark fruit and mineral character.
On the nose
Initially reserved, the bouquet gradually unfolds to reveal secondary notes of violets and damp forest floor. The aromatic profile develops further in the glass, showing good complexity and breeding.
On the eye
Deep purple with ruby highlights; clear and luminous
Breeding
The same French oak barrels used for microvinification host the wine for 18 months for malolactic fermentation and élevage.
A well-made Pomerol that demonstrates the terroir's hallmark elegance. Suitable for pheasant terrine, cèpe risotto, stuffed capon, or beef fillet. The wine's balance suggests it will develop gracefully over the next decade, though it is approachable now for those preferring wines in their youth.
Nicolas françois, propriétaire passionné des halles de quercamps
CHÂTEAU LE GAY
Sitting at the heart of the Pomerol plateau in Gironde, Château le Gay covers 10 hectares of clay-gravel soils planted predominantly to Merlot, with yields held to around 25 hl/ha. Rooted in a manor house dating to the 18th century, the château passed through several distinguished hands before Catherine Péré-Vergé — known as 'La Dame de Pomerol' — acquired it in 2002 for a reported $25 million, bringing renewed ambition to one of Bordeaux's most sought-after appellations. At Halles Quercamps, we have selected this château for the precision of its terroir, the consistency of its vintages, and the character of a Pomerol shaped by clay and gravel without compromise. A red Bordeaux that is both generous and firmly structured — true to what this appellation does best.
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