Chateau Le Gay Vintage 1986

Chateau Le Gay Vintage 1986Chteau le Gay is a leading estate in Pomerol, producing Merlot based wines. Its reputation has risen steadily in the new millennium, and has garnered high ratings from critics, including a score of 99 for the 2010 vintage from Robert Parker's Wine Advocate There are 10. 5 hectares (26 acres) of vines in one holding, planted on clay and gravel soils in the north of the Pomerol plateau. Some 90 percent of plantings are Merlot, with the remainder

wine level top of emblem

the sweetness is generous and perfectly integrated

Classified in 2020 as a Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel

although its modern history began in 1917 when it was acquired by the Cordier family

A year that was complicated in terms of the growing season and when to harvest

pliant but very firm tannins

A Chateau that has always been considered on a par with Ausone and Cheval Blanc

85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc

full-bodied wine with supple

Wine Level: 3cm from base of cork

labels bin soiled and loose

Abv% Not Stated