An amazing '93. Gorgeous, full-bodied Pomerol of great intensity and harmony, bursting with pure fruit--from well-tuned, toasty flavors to mocha, blackberry, black olive, truffle and plum notes. A brilliant, seamless finish. Drinkable now but will age very well. 2,500 cases made. –JS

Harvested from 23rd September, the 1993 Fleur de Gay has a very well defined nose with red rather than dark fruit: raspberry, cranberry, crushed stone and a touch of rose petal. The palate is well balanced with firm tannins, mineral-laden red-berried fruit with great tension - a citric thread of acidity leading to a masculine, tannic finish that just lacks a little length. However, for such an obdurate vintage this is ageing very well and should last another decade.