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Tim Atkin MW
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An inviting, sensual beauty, the 2014 Le Gay is all about texture. Silky tannins provide the backbone as this super-expressive, generous Pomerol opens up in the glass. Veins of bright acidity and a firm spine of tannin propel the finish. The 2014 is going to need a few years for the elements to fully come together, but there is more than enough density on the fruit to balance the acidity and tannins, both of which are a bit pronounced today.
The Château Le Gay 2014 has a tightly wound bouquet with subtle tertiary scents, woodland aromas infusing the red and black berry fruit. This is a more classic take of this Pomerol cru. The palate is very well balanced with fine, supple tannins and nicely judged acidity. It is a dialled back Le Gay compared to recent vintages, one that maintains satisfying balance, if not the peacock's tail that has adorned other vintages. It's no "2010", a wine that I consider a benchmark for the estate, but it will drink nicely over the next 10 to 15 years. eRobertParker.com.April, 2015
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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.