Description
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Critics Comments and Scores
91-92 | JS | ||
94 | JMQ |
Chateau Notes
Certainly! Here’s an SEO-rich description for Château La Fleur de Gay, written in British English: Château La Fleur de Gay, an exclusive estate in the renowned Pomerol appellation of Bordeaux, France, is celebrated for its remarkably concentrated and opulent wines. This boutique winery is focused on producing limited quantities of high-quality wine, using grapes sourced exclusively from its prime vineyard plots on the Pomerol plateau. The estate's tiny vineyard allows intense focus on each vine. The soil is predominantly clay, rich in iron deposits, providing ideal conditions for the Merlot grape, which constitutes most of the plantation. This results in wines with deep, velvety textures and robust flavours. A small percentage of Cabernet Franc is also grown, adding complexity and aromatic intensity to the blend. At Château La Fleur de Gay, the approach to winemaking is characterised by meticulous attention to detail and minimal intervention, ensuring that the expression of the terroir is captured in every bottle. The wines are known for their richness and purity, displaying a spectrum of dark berry flavours, along with hints of truffle, chocolate, and a refined mineral edge. The vinification process includes extended maceration, fermentation in temperature-controlled vats, and ageing in new French oak barrels. This method enhances the wine’s structure and seamlessly integrates the oak, resulting in a wine that is both powerful and elegantly balanced. Château La Fleur de Gay is renowned for its ability to age gracefully, developing greater complexity and aromatic depth over time. It represents the pinnacle of Pomerol wine, offering a luxurious, immersive experience for the discerning wine enthusiast.
Previous Vintages Release Prices where known (E.&O.E.)
Vintage | Offer Price | Offer Case Size |
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2022 | £425.00 | 6x75cl |
2021 | £350.00 | 6x75cl |
2020 | £378.00 | 6x75cl |
2019 | £325.00 | 6x75cl |
2018 | £455.00 | 6x75cl |
2017 | £360.00 | 6x75cl |
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Additional Details
- SKU:
- EP2023EP0095
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