2010 Gaja Langhe Gaia & Rey
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Tasting notes
Fresh, floral nose. Some light sweetness as well as strong, mature Chardonnay notes. Impressive persistence. This has lasted well. (JR)
Critic scores
Jancis Robinson MW
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
More reviews and scores
The 2010 Gaia & Rey is just beginning to show the early signs of aromatic complexity. Honey, nectarine, white truffle and orange peel meld into more tropical notes in a gorgeous, layered Chardonnay. The minerality of the vintage is most apparent on the finish, but otherwise this is a fairly voluptuous, generous Chardonnay. Elements of exoticism linger on the close.
Good bright green-tinged yellow. Distinctly more Burgundian on the nose than the riper 2001, offering notes of fresh peach, apple and nut oil. Energetic and intense in the mouth, with a sexy sulfide nuance I associate with Burgundy. Finishes with noteworthy finesse, length and grip. An excellent showing, and built to age.
About the producer
Gaja has been at the forefront of the Piedmont wine scene for many years and is Barbaresco’s most decorated producer. The winery has received a record number of Gambero Rosso Tre Bicchieri awards – the highest accolade from Italy’s leading wine publication.