Parker about Château La Fleur de Gay 2000
I have always thought this was the best Fleur de Gay since the 1989 and 1990, and it showed extremely well in the 2000 horizontal tastings. Dense ruby/purple, with notes of melted caramel and mocha, along with raspberry and blueberry, the wine has that endearing combination of elegance and power. Layered and multi-dimensional, with silky, sweet tannins, the wine seems to have hit full maturity, where it should last for another 20 or more years. This is a beautiful wine.
Description
| Land | France |
| Region | Bordeaux Pomerol |
| Rebsorten | Merlot 85%, Cabernet Franc 10%, Cabernet Sauvignnon 5% |
| Alkoholgehalt | 14.00% |
| Füllstand | Into Neck |
| Verschlußart | cork stopper |
| Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
| Farbe | Red |
| Inverkehrbringer | Château la Fleur de Gay, 8 Rte de Saint-Jacques-de-Compostelle, 33500 Pomerol, France |
| Charakter | Dry |
| Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
| Trinkempfehlung | 2010 - 2030 |
| Parker Punkte | 94 |
| Jahrgang | 2000 |
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Château La Fleur de Gay 2000
Château La Fleur de Gay 2000 is an outstanding vintage from the renowned Pomerol appellation, which impressively showcases the exceptional quality and remarkable terroir of this winery.
On the nose, this wine unfolds a seductive and complex bouquet of ripe dark fruits such as black cherries, blackberries, and plums, accompanied by elegant notes of violets, tobacco, cedarwood, and a hint of truffle. These aromas are deep and complex, reflecting the excellent ripeness of the grapes and the meticulous vinification in the 2000 vintage.
On the palate, Château La Fleur de Gay 2000 reveals impressive richness and structure. The tannins are ripe and velvety, giving the wine a luxurious texture and a harmonious mouthfeel. The fruit flavors are intense and concentrated, supported by a lively acidity that lends the wine freshness and balance. Nuances of dark chocolate, leather, and a subtle mineral note contribute to the complexity and give the wine additional depth.
The finish is long and elegant, with a remarkable persistence of fruit and spice notes. Château La Fleur de Gay 2000 is a wine of great class and refinement, offering great drinking pleasure now, but also possessing the potential for remarkable aging in bottle. An exquisite example of the quality and expertise of this winery.