Chateau La Fleur de Gay, Pomerol 2009 Right Bank featuring raspberry and bitter cherry

featuring raspberry and bitter cherry fruit flavors given clarity by firm but harmonious acidity and a pronounced mineral component that is very Le Ragnaie-like

But what we love most is that deliciously textured palate - just the right amount of grip and lick of acidity for balance

Powerful aromas of ripe dark berry fruit with a hint of chocolate

Winemaker Charles Smith on his The Hidden Northridge Vineyard Syrah 2015: "Power

It's intensely peachy and rich with fresh stone-fruit flavours

Chateau La Fleur de Gay, Pomerol 2009 Right Bank featuring raspberry and bitter cherryGood dark red. Captivating nose melds blackberry, tobacco, lead pencil, Old Bay and sexy oak spices. Silky sweet, rich and spicy in the mouth, with notes of herbs and juniper berries accenting the powerful dark fruit flavours. Really lovely balance and energy here. The long finish is complemented but not overwhelmed by oak tannins. Stephen Tanzer, Vinous (93) Tasted blind. Dark crimson. Some real interest on the nose. Round, plump, flattering. A tad