Chateau La Fleur de Gay 1998

Weinwisser: "Sehr dunkles Rubin. Dropsiges Himbeeren- und Preiselbeerenbouquet. Im Gaumen verschwenderische, mollige Frucht, Red-Currant-Töne, viel Fett, fast ölige Gaumenkonsistenz."

Wine Spectator: "Very ripe aromas of raisin and grilled meat, with a hint of cèpe. Full-bodied, with a chewy tannin structure that turns to sweet fruit, coffee and toasted oak. Even molasses. A full-throttle, slightly rustic wine, but full of character. Stylish.—'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. 520 cases made."

The Wine Advocate: "This elegant, dark ruby/purple-colored 1998 exhibits aromas of lead pencil, blackberries, black raspberries, licorice, and vanillin. Deep, rich, and full-bodied, with excellent ripeness, beautiful symmetry as well as harmony, and moderate tannin in the finish, it will be at its best between 2002-2016."

The Wine Cellar Insider: "1998 La Fleur de Gay is already fully mature. Chocolate, blackberry and rhubarb scents are easy to find. Medium/full bodied with a slightly lean personality and showin a lack of concentration, from a vintage like 1998, I keep expecting more."