This luxury cuvée composed of 100% Merlot hails from a 7 1/2 acre vineyard boasting old vines averaging 45+ years. Situated between Pétrus and Vieux-Château-Certan, La Fleur de Gay is part of Dr. Alain Raynaud's better-known estate, La Croix de Gay. Aged in 100% new oak, this wine is characterized ... more

A 100% Merlot cuvee from the plateau of Pomerol, the 2009 La Fleur de Gay exhibits striking floral, blueberry, black raspberry, graphite, and subtle oak, charcoal, and camphor notes. This fleshy, full-bodied wine possesses outstanding purity, exceptional body, and admirable opulence as well as richness. It is the best effort ... more