Fleur de Gay - Pomerol 2018

Vinous

84 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe3/31/2021

From bottle, the 2018 La Fleur de Gay comes across as over-ripe and monolithic. Unfocused aromatics and an abrupt finish are penalizing.

Wine Spectator

92 / 100

byJames Molesworththe2/1/2021

Bright and fresh, with a mix of cherry, plum and raspberry notes that are steeped with dark tea and laced with alder and savory threads through the finish. Solid, textbook example of the vintage. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2022 through 2034. –JM

Jamessuckling.com

93 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe1/12/2021

Blueberries, blackberries, pepper and herbs with hints of black tea leaf and iodine. It’s full-bodied and savory with firm tannins and a salivating finish. Succulent at the end. Try after 2024.

WeinWisser

19 / 20

the5/7/2019

Vinous

86-88 / 100

byAntonio Gallonithe5/1/2019

The 2018 La Fleur de Gay is a fruity, supple Pomerol that will drink well with minimal cellaring. Dark cherry, mocha, cedar, tobacco, licorice and menthol add lovely aromatic nuance as this pretty, silky Pomerol develops in the glass.

Jeb DUNNUCK

91-93 / 100

byJeb Dunnuckthe5/1/2019

The deep ruby/purple-hued 2018 Château La Fleur De Gay is another sweetly fruited, sexy, yet also elegant Pomerol that does everything right. Possessing a rockingly good bouquet of smoky black fruits, cassis, toasted spice, and jam-covered toast, it’s medium to full-bodied, balanced, and has a terrific mouthfeel and finish.

La Revue du Vin de France

15-16 / 20

the4/24/2019

The Wine Cellar Insider

93-95 / 100

byJeff Levethe4/23/2019

No effort is needed to detect the flowers, plum and licorice packed perfume. Dark in color with lush, silky, textured fruit, the finish with its chocolate covered black raspberry and dark cherry hits all the right notes.

Wine Advocate

89-91 / 100

byLisa Perrotti-Brownthe4/23/2019

Deep purple-black colored, the 2018 La Fleur de Gay delivers bold notions of baked plums, mulberries and blackberry preserves with touches of tar, bay leaves and truffles. Full-bodied and rich, with a plush texture, it has soft acid and a spicy finish.

Jamessuckling.com

94-95 / 100

byJames Sucklingthe4/12/2019

The gorgeous balance on the center palate makes this one of the best wines from here in years. Medium to full body, firm and silky tannins and a flavorful yet subtle finish. Fine.

Jean-Marc QUARIN

95 / 100

byJean-Marc Quarinthe4/8/2019

Wine Spectator

92-95 / 100

byJames Molesworththe4/3/2019

Intense, with a focused beam of boysenberry and cassis flavors, laced with anise and black tea notes. Very supple through the vintage, but lacks the vintage's typically overt grip.

Yvesbeck.wine

92-93 / 100

byYves Beckthe4/1/2019

Pourpre violacé. Bouquet invitant, aux notes fruitées et florales. Nuances d’iris et de myrtilles. Touche confite et effluves de bois de réglisse. Attaque friande. Caractère charmant et équilibré en bouche. Les tannins sont bien intégrés et la structure soutient idéalement l’expression aromatique jusqu’en fin de bouche. 2023-2034