Château Le Gay 2022 EN



2022

POMEROL
vignobles PARENT

Varietal blend
90% Merlot
10% Cabernet Franc
 

Alcohol by volume

Size of the vineyard
10,5 ha

Quantity produced

Average age of vines

Grape varieties
90% Merlot
10% Cabernet Franc 

Soil type
Gravel, clay

Vineyard skills
HVE, reasoned

Yields in hls/ha

Vinification
100% micro-vinification in was new, pre-fermentation maceration for 7 to 10 days at 5°,  long post-fermentation maceration. Malolactic fermentation in barrels

Tasting commentary
The Gay is a rich, dense wine, and its power without heaviness is accompanied by a beautiful creaminess. Its natural acidity was maintained thanks to early harvests and long macerations allowed to build a real frame to counterbalance the presence of alcohol.