History of Château Le Gay
Château Le Gay dates back to 1845 under the name Domaine du Gay, taking its name from the “Le Gay” locality in the Pomerol appellation in Bordeaux.
In 1872, part of the vineyard was separated to create Château Lafleur, one of the most prestigious wines in the region.
The estate later passed through the Robin family and Jean-Pierre Moueix management, and was eventually acquired by Jacques Guinaudeau, who led a complete modernization in 2014 with micro-vinification techniques.
The Pomerol vineyard and terroir
The vineyard of Château Le Gay covers 10.5 hectares on the Pomerol plateau.
Its clay and gravel soils are especially well-suited to Merlot, which dominates the plantings.
The vines are between 40 and 50 years old on average, contributing depth, concentration, and complexity.
Grape varieties and old vines
The vineyard is composed of approximately 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc.
The oldest vines are used for the Grand Vin, bringing intensity and depth.
Low yields and precision viticulture
The estate practices very low yields and strict grape selection to ensure maximum quality.
Micro-vinification and barrel aging
Fermentation takes place in small French oak barrels, followed by aging in 100% new oak for 18 months.
Style and tasting notes
The wine is powerful, opulent, and structured, with notes of black fruit, truffle, and cocoa.
Château Le Gay at Coalla Gourmet
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