"Made by the same team that produced the perfect 1982 Lafleur, this wine had been forgotten in my cellar. While it's clear that the new owner, Catherine Pere-Verge, has made some amazing wines since 2005 (especially the 2008), the 1982 is a wine for the ages. Still an inky/purple color, it boasts an extraordinary perfume of spring flowers intermixed with black raspberries, truffles, and kirsch. Full-bodied with velvety tannins..."(97pts RP)

Vintage 1982, Chateau Le Gay, Pomerol, 2 into neck, 6bn, 1vts, 4lbsl, 2scc (8 750 ml)


$800 - 1,000