Le Fleur de Gay 1988 750ml

La Fleur de Gay is a special bottling from the best parcels of Château La Croix de Gay in Pomerol, made from 100% Merlot and aged in new oak. It debuted in 1982 and quickly earned a cult reputation in its first decade. Wine Advocate called the 1988 "a terrific example for the vintage," the first of a remarkable run for the estate, with melted licorice, espresso, sweet red and black fruit, minerals and spice. Wine Spectator found blackberry, milk chocolate, violets and dried flowers on a rich, decadent palate with soft tannins. Fully mature now, it offers silky dried cherry, tobacco and cedar. Drink over the next few years.