Chateau La Fleur de Gay Pomerol 2016

A beautifully authentic rich, dense Pomerol made from 100% old vine Merlot. Layers of dark plums, chocolate, spice, espresso, and opulent velvety tannins make this an outstanding Bordeaux wine.

94/100 - The 2016 La Fleur de Gay is a wine of real personality and class. Dark cherry jam, mocha, espresso, blood orange and rose petal give the 2016 an exotic quality that is hugely appealing, while beams of supporting tannin provide the framework. In the glass, the 2016 is rich, dense and remarkably vivid, all of which make it absolutely compelling. This is a fabulous showing. - Antonio Galloni, Vinous 

17.5/20 - Tasted blind. Dark, lustrous crimson. Meaty and very arresting. Mouth-filling – makes a big impact. Polished tannins there in abundance. - Jancis Robinson MW

93/100 - Where is that Peking duck? Ripe and rich with a solid structure, this is a serious and substantial Pomerol with a very satisfying balance of ripe and savory character, the tannins building nicely at the finish. Drink or hold. - James Suckling

91+/100 - The medium to deep garnet-purple colored 2016 La Fleur de Gay has cedar, toast, cloves and cinnamon scents with a core of redcurrants, black cherries and stewed plums plus a waft of cigars. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm and grainy, finishing very oaky. - Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate