1988 Château La Fleur de Gay Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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1988
Château La Fleur de Gay (Pomerol)
The first in the run of strong vintages is still showing well. In fact, it's fared better than a lot of wines from 1988. Rich, plummy fruits, round, soft, elegant, sensuous textures and a blast of chocolate covered cherries, mint, truffle, tobacco and thyme to round things out. Fully mature, there is no reason to hold this any longer. 2,595 Views Tasted Oct 26, 2016 |
When to Drink Chateau La Fleur de Gay, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau La Fleur de Gay can be decanted for an average of 1 - 2 hours, when young. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume. Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment.
Chateau La Fleur de Gay is usually better with at least 7-9 years of bottle age. Of course, that can vary slightly, depending on the vintage character. Chateau La Fleur de Gay offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 9-22 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau La Fleur de Gay with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau La Fleur de Gay is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift.
Chateau La Fleur de Gay is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes. Chateau La Fleur de Gay is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, and pasta.