2013 Le Gay (Pomerol)

The Le Gay 2013 has a refined bouquet, well defined with dark plum and blackberry fruit, hints of seaweed and black pepper, tight at first but unfurling with time. The palate is very elegant - so supple on the entry, extremely pure with a gentle finish that is less tannic and powerful than recent vintages, but extremely well focused, finishing with a salty tang on the end of the tongue. This continues the purple patch for Le Gay, though not a patch on recent vintages that peaked with the astonishing 2010. Tasted April 2014. 90-92 points

Excellent depth and balance for the vintage, with blackberry, dark-chocolate and mineral character. Full body, harmonious and well crafted. 91-92 points