1995 Chateau La Fleur de Gay (750ml)

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Vintage: 1995
Format: 750ml
Wine Name: Chateau La Fleur de Gay
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Appellation: Pomerol
Producer: Chateau La Fleur de Gay
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Type: Red
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Libournais
Alcohol: 13.0%

Tasting note: The result of the tasting is surprising because the wine does not overtake Croix de Gay. Probably the bottle was not a good one. I reproached it especially for dry final tannins which the wine does not usually have. It would be more reasonable to taste another bottle. (84pts. Jean-Marc Quarin)

Tasted: Mar. 2007
Score: 84
Drink: N/A

Tasting note: 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. (90pts. JS, Wine Spectator)

Tasted: 2007
Score: 90
Drink: After 2008

Tasting note: The 1995 La Fleur de Gay has begun to shut down following bottling. The color is a healthy dense ruby/purple. The nose displays aromas of minerals, pain grille, a touch of prunes, and gobs of black cherries and cassis intertwined with vanillin from new oak casks. This medium-bodied wine exhibits fennel-like black currant flavors, high tannin, and impressive purity, depth, and length. However, patience will be required. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2018. (90pts. Robert Parker)

Tasted: Feb. 1998
Score: 90
Drink: 2003-18