2009 Manoir De Gay
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Tasting notes
Racy and fruity, with berry and mineral character and hints of flint. Medium- to full-bodied, with a solid tannin structure and a long finish. A serious second wine
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Neal Martin
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Tasted at Chateau Le Gay. This is reticent on the nose: light blackberry leaf and a touch of earth. The palate is well balanced with, fine, quite sturdy tannins, great clarity here that is impressive for a second wine, leading to a very elegant, tensile finish. This is very fine for a Deuxieme vin with a hint of freshly rolled tobacco on the aftertaste. Tasted April 2010.
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.