Chateau La Fleur de Gay, Pomerol 2009 Right Bank 22% Chenin Blanc

22% Chenin Blanc

brilliant and bright

featuring raspberry and bitter cherry fruit flavors given clarity by firm but harmonious acidity and a pronounced mineral component that is very Le Ragnaie-like

It's intensely peachy and rich with fresh stone-fruit flavours

ripe fruit core and grapefruit pith

Chateau La Fleur de Gay, Pomerol 2009 Right Bank 22% Chenin BlancGood dark red. Captivating nose melds blackberry, tobacco, lead pencil, Old Bay and sexy oak spices. Silky sweet, rich and spicy in the mouth, with notes of herbs and juniper berries accenting the powerful dark fruit flavours. Really lovely balance and energy here. The long finish is complemented but not overwhelmed by oak tannins. Stephen Tanzer, Vinous (93) Tasted blind. Dark crimson. Some real interest on the nose. Round, plump, flattering. A tad