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Le Gay 2005

750 ml Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux, France 2005

Le Gay 2005 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon (Bordeaux, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, steak. Cheapest offer £145.00 at Hedonism Wines.

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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
body
4 / 5
full
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior · merchant: full-bodied
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior · merchant: firm tannin
acidity
3 / 5
moderate
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Merlot + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
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Colour
Red
inferred by a local model, checked against our lexicon
Origin
Bordeaux · France
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Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
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ABV
not stated by merchant
Farming
not stated
Vegan
not stated
Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
Decant
not stated
merchant description
Food
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Merlot
Typical aromas: plum, blackberry, black cherry, chocolate. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
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Merchant's description

Le Gay 2005 is a structured Pomerol, notable for its profound depth and complexity. This vintage is characterised by rich blue and black fruit aromas, coupled with a pronounced minerality. Its full-bodied palate reveals a robust tannic framework, suggesting that it may benefit from lengthy decanting or additional cellaring. Crafted by the renowned Château Le Gay, which has a history dating back to the 19th century, this wine exemplifies the estate’s dedication to producing wines with character and longevity. Expect significant evolution if laid down for another 5-10 years.

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