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Fully mature and drinking beautifully, the 2001 Château Le Gay reveals a healthy plum hue with some lightening at the rim as well as a classic Pomerol nose of ripe black fruits, loamy earth, spice, truffle, and subtle dried flower notes. It's medium to full-bodied, has a round, lush, layered, absolutely weightless mouthfeel, and outstanding length. As with just about every 2001 out there, it's mature, and I see no need to delay gratification.
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The 2001 Le Gay is a Pomerol that I disliked in its youth and assigned some scathing scores, but I must confess that it has blossomed in bottle and this showed well. It has a ferrous, slightly smoky bouquet with plenty of red berry fruit, cohesive and very nicely focused. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and lightly spiced red berry fruit, turning ferrous with touches of tomato vine toward the peppery finish. Maturing with grace after a rocky youth, this should give another decade or two of drinking pleasure.
Mid ruby. Slightly overripe on the nose. Sweet and thick but pretty juicy. Tannins a bit dusty on the finish. Old regime. (JR)
Big and meaty on the nose. Ripe and inky. Sweet start but rather a lack of focus. Chewy, old meat-like on the palate. Very drying tannins on the finish. (JR)
About the producer
There’s been lots of change at Ch. le Gay since the Parent family arrived in 2002 – with vineyards replanted, the cellars renovated and the winemaking adjusted. No surprise, perhaps, that quality is now higher than ever.