Croix De Gay
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Bordeaux | 5 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£643.27 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)Just as it showed from barrel, the La Croix de Gay is powerful and structured to the core. There is tremendous depth to the red cherry and plum fruit, while the aromatics offer a good deal of nuance, with hints of cedar, tobacco and dried herbs that add complexity throughout. Readers should expect a brooding, reticent Pomerol that demands cellaring. There is not a whole lot of immediacy or sexiness here, at least not today. Even so, the 2015 has turned out beautifully. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£682.87 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2016 La Croix de Gay has an appealing bouquet featuring plenty of dusky black fruit laced with espresso and light tertiary aromas. This could only be from Pomerol, though it is less floral than before. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, a fine bead of acidity and a judicious touch of black pepper sprinkled over the finish. Lovely for those seeking a more “restrained” Pomerol. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
Inc. VAT
£358.84 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2016 La Croix de Gay has an appealing bouquet featuring plenty of dusky black fruit laced with espresso and light tertiary aromas. This could only be from Pomerol, though it is less floral than before. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, a fine bead of acidity and a judicious touch of black pepper sprinkled over the finish. Lovely for those seeking a more “restrained” Pomerol. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 91-93 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£354.04 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93). |
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Bordeaux | 19 | 89 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£362.69 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89)The 2020 La Croix de Gay is a potent, brooding wine. A blast of dark cherry fruit, dried herbs, menthol, licorice, game and smoke adds to an impression of somber, virile intensity. Powerful, sinewy tannins are pretty dominant. It will be interesting to see if this softens with time. Today, it is a brute. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£1,567.27 |
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Wine Spectator (90)Aromas of dark chocolate, mineral, blackberry and licorice. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a racy finish. Tight now. Give it some time still.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2008. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 94 (WS) |
Inc. VAT
£474.49 |
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Wine Spectator (94)Shows exotic aromas of spice, meat and game as well as lots of ripe berry. Full-bodied, with soft, ripe tannins and a long, long finish. On the level of the stupendous 1990. Much better than from barrel. Drink now. 520 cases made. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£2,020.87 |
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Wine Advocate (94)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. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£1,276.18 |
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Wine Advocate (92)The 2014 La Fleur de Gay has much more complexity on the nose compared to its peers with intense blackberry, black truffle and smoke aromas emerging from the glass in orderly fashion. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin. There is still a layer of new oak to wade through at the moment, but there is certainly substance to soak that up with time. This is a more muscular La Fleur de Gay than previous vintages: structured with a firm backbone, but it will mellow and soften for those that will afford it requisite bottle age. One to watch. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£1,318.87 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2015 La Fleur de Gay is dark and sumptuous in the glass. Plum, bittersweet chocolate, cloves, new leather, incense and tobacco all meld together in this unctuous, flamboyant Pomerol. The tannins need time to soften, but there is plenty to look forward to. This is an especially ripe style, but it all works nicely. |
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Bordeaux | 16 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
Inc. VAT
£1,326.07 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)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. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 94 (DC) |
Inc. VAT
£578.69 |
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Decanter (94)Blackcurrant, coffee beans and toast on the nose. This is ample and so concentrated with a deep core of black fruit and liquorice. Tannic muscle but carefully integrated supporting the fruit to give a balanced frame overall. Feels sophisticated, heady and seductive. Long ageing potential. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 91-93 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£620.44 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2020 La Fleur de Gay sports a deep purple-black color and notes of wild blueberries, chocolate-covered cherries and mulberries, plus fragrant suggestions of candied violets, cinnamon toast and clove oil. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers mouth-coating black and blue fruits with loads of spicy accents and a soft, velvety texture, lifted by just enough freshness, finishing long and fragrant. Impressive! |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 93 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£504.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (93)Just as it showed from barrel, the La Croix de Gay is powerful and structured to the core. There is tremendous depth to the red cherry and plum fruit, while the aromatics offer a good deal of nuance, with hints of cedar, tobacco and dried herbs that add complexity throughout. Readers should expect a brooding, reticent Pomerol that demands cellaring. There is not a whole lot of immediacy or sexiness here, at least not today. Even so, the 2015 has turned out beautifully. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£537.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2016 La Croix de Gay has an appealing bouquet featuring plenty of dusky black fruit laced with espresso and light tertiary aromas. This could only be from Pomerol, though it is less floral than before. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, a fine bead of acidity and a judicious touch of black pepper sprinkled over the finish. Lovely for those seeking a more “restrained” Pomerol. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 90 (VN (NM)) |
In Bond
£283.00 |
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Vinous - Neal Martin (90)The 2016 La Croix de Gay has an appealing bouquet featuring plenty of dusky black fruit laced with espresso and light tertiary aromas. This could only be from Pomerol, though it is less floral than before. The palate is medium-bodied with sappy black fruit, a fine bead of acidity and a judicious touch of black pepper sprinkled over the finish. Lovely for those seeking a more “restrained” Pomerol. Tasted blind at the annual Southwold tasting. |
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Bordeaux | 7 | 91-93 (WA) |
In Bond
£279.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93). |
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Bordeaux | 19 | 89 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£283.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (89)The 2020 La Croix de Gay is a potent, brooding wine. A blast of dark cherry fruit, dried herbs, menthol, licorice, game and smoke adds to an impression of somber, virile intensity. Powerful, sinewy tannins are pretty dominant. It will be interesting to see if this softens with time. Today, it is a brute. |
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Bordeaux | 2 | 90 (WS) |
In Bond
£1,274.00 |
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Wine Spectator (90)Aromas of dark chocolate, mineral, blackberry and licorice. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a racy finish. Tight now. Give it some time still.--'95/'96 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2008. -JS |
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Bordeaux | 4 | 94 (WS) |
In Bond
£389.00 |
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Wine Spectator (94)Shows exotic aromas of spice, meat and game as well as lots of ripe berry. Full-bodied, with soft, ripe tannins and a long, long finish. On the level of the stupendous 1990. Much better than from barrel. Drink now. 520 cases made. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,652.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94)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. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 92 (WA) |
In Bond
£1,025.00 |
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Wine Advocate (92)The 2014 La Fleur de Gay has much more complexity on the nose compared to its peers with intense blackberry, black truffle and smoke aromas emerging from the glass in orderly fashion. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannin. There is still a layer of new oak to wade through at the moment, but there is certainly substance to soak that up with time. This is a more muscular La Fleur de Gay than previous vintages: structured with a firm backbone, but it will mellow and soften for those that will afford it requisite bottle age. One to watch. |
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Bordeaux | 3 | 95 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£1,067.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (95)The 2015 La Fleur de Gay is dark and sumptuous in the glass. Plum, bittersweet chocolate, cloves, new leather, incense and tobacco all meld together in this unctuous, flamboyant Pomerol. The tannins need time to soften, but there is plenty to look forward to. This is an especially ripe style, but it all works nicely. |
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Bordeaux | 16 | 94 (VN (AG)) |
In Bond
£1,073.00 |
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Vinous - Antonio Galloni (94)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. |
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Bordeaux | 8 | 94 (DC) |
In Bond
£463.00 |
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Decanter (94)Blackcurrant, coffee beans and toast on the nose. This is ample and so concentrated with a deep core of black fruit and liquorice. Tannic muscle but carefully integrated supporting the fruit to give a balanced frame overall. Feels sophisticated, heady and seductive. Long ageing potential. |
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Bordeaux | 5 | 91-93 (WA) |
In Bond
£501.00 |
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Wine Advocate (91-93)The 2020 La Fleur de Gay sports a deep purple-black color and notes of wild blueberries, chocolate-covered cherries and mulberries, plus fragrant suggestions of candied violets, cinnamon toast and clove oil. The medium to full-bodied palate delivers mouth-coating black and blue fruits with loads of spicy accents and a soft, velvety texture, lifted by just enough freshness, finishing long and fragrant. Impressive! |