Ch. Le Gay, Pomerol - 2014

Name: Ch. Le Gay, Pomerol
Brand: Ch. Le Gay
SKU: 19975
Price: 141.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 19975 750 mL

Château Le Gay is a 9 hectare property in the commune of Pomerol on Bordeaux's Right Bank.Yields are miniscule giving a richness to this rich red wine. Aged in French oak for a year and half before bottling. A blend of near equal parts of Cabernet Franc and Merlot.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2014

Country

France

Region

Bordeaux

Sub-Region

Pomerol

Producer

Ch. Le Gay

Grape Variety

Cabernet Franc

Merlot

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