Château Le Gay – Château Le Gay 2018 – Pomerol Bordeaux France

Château Le Gay 2018 is a Pomerol blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, combining plum and violet aromatics with a polished, medium- to full-bodied palate and 18 months in French oak.

🍷 At a Glance

• Grape(s): Merlot and Cabernet Franc
• Region / Appellation: Pomerol AOC, Bordeaux, France
• Vintage: 2018
• Soil: Clay and gravel on the Pomerol plateau
• Harvest: Hand-picked in small cartons
• Vinification: Micro-vinification
• Aging: 18 months through malolactic fermentation and aging in French oak
• Consultant Oenologists: Michel Rolland & Marcelo Pelleriti
• Style: Dry red Bordeaux; polished, rich, and structured

👃 Tasting Notes & Experience

Deep dark ruby red, with aromas of plum, violet, mushroom, and earthy notes. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, round, lifted, sweet-fruited, and polished, with vibrant dark red fruit and liquorice on the finish.

❤️ Why We Love It

• A focused Pomerol from clay-and-gravel plateau soils
• Micro-vinification and extended French-oak aging give the wine a distinctive cellar identity
• Merlot richness is balanced by Cabernet Franc lift and savory detail

🍽️ Food Pairing Ideas

• Beef
• Veal
• Lamb
• Pork and duck
• Game and roasted dishes

👤 Who This Wine Is For

✓ Pomerol drinkers who enjoy rich, polished Right Bank Bordeaux
✓ Fans of plum, violet, earth, and liquorice
✓ Buyers looking for a structured wine with serious cellar pedigree
✕ Not ideal if you prefer very light reds