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The 1988 Le Gay is moderately rich, full-bodied, deep and oaky. It should reach maturity, optimistically, by the turn of the century. Anticipated maturity: 1997-2010.
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Never a very interesting bottle of Le Gay, this has a good dark ruby color, but is rather hard and slightly drying. Medium-bodied, with ripe fruit but austere tannins.--1988 Bordeaux horizontal. Drink now. James Suckling,Wine Spectator 1998
The 1988 Le Gay is moderately rich, full-bodied, deep and oaky. It should reach maturity, optimistically, by the turn of the century. Anticipated maturity: 1997-2010. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 85
About the producer
There’s been lots of change at Ch. le Gay since the Parent family arrived in 2002 – with vineyards replanted, the cellars renovated and the winemaking adjusted. No surprise, perhaps, that quality is now higher than ever.