95

Antonio Galloni

Vinous

The 2022 Le Gay is a floral, effusive Pomerol. Medium in body and gracious, with lovely silkiness, the 2022 is a charmer. Crushed flowers, bright-red toned fruit and hints of spice open nicely. Le Gay is vinified entirely in barrel, and yet the oak imprint is not at all dominant. Time in the glass releases a whole range of sweet floral accents that add an exotic flair. This is a very pretty and distinctive wine. 01/2025

93

Neal Martin

Vinous

The 2022 Le Gay has an admirable, delineated bouquet with beautifully integrated oak, allowing the blackcurrant, raspberry, and vanilla pod scents to flourish. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannins, gentle grip and a minor mote of greenness on the back palate. This is quite a saline Pomerol with a dash of black pepper toward the swarthy finish. It deserves four or five years in bottle. 01/2025

91-93+

William Kelley

Robert Parker/Wine Advocate

The 2022 Le Gay offers up aromas of rich cassis, menthol and toasty new oak, followed by a full-bodied, rich and rather muscular palate framed by sweet, liberally extracted tannins that assert themselves on the finish. While this remains quite a chunky, stylized wine, defined by its fermentation in new oak barriques, it is comparatively restrained for this estate in such an extreme vintage. 04/2023

95

Jeb Dunnuck

Jeb Dunnuck

One of the more understated wines in the appellation, the 2022 Château Le Gay is based on 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc that comes from a great terroir on the upper plateau in Pomerol. Mulled black cherries, flowers, new leather, and truffle earth, as well as some subtle smoky nuances, all emerge on the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied, has a supple, elegant, layered mouthfeel, integrated tannins, and outstanding length. It needs 4-5 years in the cellar and will see its 30th birthday in fine form. It shows the richer style of the vintage yet relies more on balance and elegance than power. Tasted twice with slightly inconsistent results, with a 375ml bottle not matching a later 750ml bottle. 02/2025

96

Jean-Marc Quarin

Jean-Marc Quarin

Beau rouge sombre et vif. Nez intense, fin au fruité mûr. Délicat en entrée de bouche, particulièrement savoureux au milieu, avec un corps au velouté affriolant ce vin puissant et nuancé fond dans le palais. Il s'achève long, subtil et profond. C'est superbe ! Goûtez-le aussi jeune ! 02/2025

97

James Suckling

James Suckling

The complex aromas of brambleberries and fresh herbs such as lemongrass and Italian basil come through beautifully here, giving a liveliness and focus. Medium-bodied with firm and silky tannins and a racy and refined finish. Tight. Really lovely. More elegant and thoughtful than in the past. Drink after 2029. 01/2025